Our Impact
Learn about the impact that First Serve has on the youth that they serve in South Florida.
Our Impact
95%
vocational training, college education or employment
0%
of budget
spent on administrative offices
$1M+
into the households of teen mentors
500
hours of positive engagement each year
1000s
of children with caring role models
Our Chapters
At First Serve, we’re impacting communities by empowering youth through mentorship, academics, sports, and life skills. Our programs create safe, supportive spaces for young people to thrive. Discover how we’re uplifting communities!
First Serve gave me more than just a paycheck. It gave me a safe space where I could be myself, where I felt supported and understood. It surrounded me with a strong and caring community that helped me navigate not only my professional growth but also my personal healing. This program has played a tremendous role in shaping the person I am today, and I am deeply grateful for every individual who has been part of that journey.
Albert D.
If someone was in the same place I was when I started, maybe unsure of themselves, needing a little direction, or just looking for people who care, I would definitely recommend First Serve. It's not just about mentoring and learning. It's about becoming the best version of yourself with people who genuinely want to see you succeed.
Janell C.
[This] program has reinforced the importance of compassion, and determination. I'm thankful for the opportunity to have been a part of such a transformative program, and] I'm committed to applying everything I've learned to the next chapter of my life.” “I want the next generation to realize their full potential, to never let anything stop them, to always keep a positive, proactive head on their shoulders no matter what the challenge...
Janessa R.
First Serve was a magnifying glass for me... [In the program] we'd be asked questions which made us look beyond how we portray ourselves on the outside, diving into the inner emotions that most people would hold back from speaking of, because they don't feel heard or seen.
Leslie D.
[Through First Serve] I gained invaluable insights into the intricacies of working with children. I learned to understand their wants and needs, providing not only care but also guidance and education... working with children is far from a simple task; it requires patience, empathy, and the ability to think on my feet... These experiences have not only shaped my approach to my work but have also influenced my personal growth and development.
Tahmire F.
[First Serve] has served as a cornerstone for my personal and academic development. [It] has been instrumental in fostering my communication skills, particularly in my interactions with my peers. Through [the program] I have learned the importance of effective communication and have gained the confidence to express myself both emotionally and me.
Misael
By taking the time to properly invest in the lives of youth on a personal level there is a greater likelihood of sustainable change at a community level. This lasting change comes from caring for youth and supplying them with ways to build their self-esteem and leadership skills during their most formative years.
By taking the time to properly invest in the lives of youth on a personal level there is a greater likelihood of sustainable change at a community level. This lasting change comes from caring for youth and supplying them with ways to build their self-esteem and leadership skills during their most formative years.
“Before First Serve, my family couldn’t afford groceries. But as a mentor with First Serve, I now work full time at a daycare center. I love my job. First Serve also helped me in my pursuit of college by surrounding me with support from people who believed in me. They also helped pay for my schooling as well, which was a big help. Before First Serve, I was not going to go to college. If it wasn’t for First Serve I would have been probably working at McDonalds. “Before First Serve, no one paid close enough to the children academically, but now that First Serve is here, the mentors love the idea of college. If it wasn’t for First Serve my concern would be for what comes next for the students and their plans for their futures. The area that First Serve has helped them most has been regarding their education, and building relationships." What I appreciate most about First Serve is their friendship and understanding. They truly care for people, and you don’t see that very much today.”
I’Dria, age 18, former First Serve Mentor
“First Serve has really helped me push my daughter to do better. Little ones like my daughter, love spending time with her older “friends” there. She is able to ask for help on her homework, which is something I am not good at.”
A. Garcia
Healthy communities start at an individual level.
By engaging, educating, and empowering youth in their most formative years,
lasting, sustainable change in neighborhoods is possible.
“If it wasn’t for First Serve, I wouldn’t have a job right now. When I saw my friends who worked for First Serve coming home with energy and excitement to go back and do it the next day, it really impacted me."
Louis, age 18, Mentor from Belle Glade
“First Serve PAL’s philosophy is grounded in the belief that young people’s individual strengths and capabilities can guide them to mature, productive adulthood with the proper encouragement and commitment.
First Serve PAL’s activities are great opportunities for young people to expand their horizons and realize their full potential. First Serve PAL is committed to training it’s staff in current youth development practices and works towards ensuring that all youth have a voice and an opportunity to succeed. PBSO is fully committed to the First Serve PAL program.”
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Get In Touch
Phone
(561) 203-5525
Email
[email protected]
Address
PO Box 1353
West Palm Beach, FL 33402
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