About Success 1st, Inc.
Success 1st™ is a 501c3 nonprofit corporation dedicated to empowering youth to make sound decisions and to let nothing interfere with their success. The purpose of Success 1st™ is to empower youth. With support, youth can resist pressures to engage in destructive behaviors such as risks from engaging in sex, violence and drug or alcohol abuse. Success 1st™ seeks to ensure that youth realize the advantages of making their goals of success their primary focus. It is structured to engage youth in artistic endeavors, strategic thinking/planning and character building activities as a means to discourage at-risk behavior, such as risks resulting from teen sexual activity, violence and drug or alcohol abuse. Success 1st™ also charges youth with directing and leading. With the help of mentors and supporters in the community , youth are encouraged to recognize their innate talents, develop their skills through practice, list their goals and begin preparing for future success today. Mission Statement Through the use of a peer-to-peer engagement model, "Success 1st" will decrease at risk behaviors in youth that may adversely impact their quality of life. Vision Youth will have the tools they need to thrive in a multigenerational society and be successful, contributing citizens.