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- EIN 23-2061185
- 814-237-1719
- 1402 S Atherton Street State College PA 16801 USA
- www.thesecondmile.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Residential Care & Adult Day Programs
Mission: The Second Mile challenges young people to achieve their potential as individuals and community members by providing opportunities for them to develop positive life skills and self-esteem as well as by providing education and support for parents and professionals addressing the needs of youth.
Geographic areas served: Pennsylvania
Programs: The Challenge Program begins as a 6-day residential program, with separate male and female weeks. It uses high-interest, age-appropriate activities to promote development of positive behaviors and attitudes among participants. Activities include team-building and problem-solving initiatives and focused instruction and practice in goal-setting. Targeted sessions focus on pro-social and healthy living behaviors and attitudes. Throughout the school year, The Second Mile staff and referring counselors reinforce these lessons through phone calls, mid-year activities, and monthly mailings. Youth who make progress in meeting individualized personal, academic, and service goals set during residence earn various achievement awards and continued participation in the program through age 15. Initially, successful older participants are invited to SMILE (Second Mile Intensive Learning Experience), which utilizes an "outdoor challenge" approach, and then to the Leaders Program for a final year.
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