Youth Empowerment ministry

Christ Be Our Light

Inviting young people who are considering post secondary education in the Fall of 2025! 
The session will offer guidelines on college selection process, financial aid information including filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA } and information on the North Star Promise . The North Star Promise program offers free tuition for a high school graduate, who is a resident in MN, plans to attend Minnesota colleges including the University of MN and family income is $80,000 or less.

Next session: Nov, 10, 2024   2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the St .Monica room, enter through School Door #2. Lunch will be provided by Let's Eat Together Foundation in collaboration with Panino's restaurant , North Oaks. 
Future Dates: December 15, 2024, January 19, February 16, March 23, April 20 and May 11, 2025
For further information please contact Carlos Urrutia (651) 703-1584

• Assist in the college application process and provide information on the North Star Promise program.
• Support students from the Church of St. Odilia, Shoreview, MN, in their efforts to seek post-secondary educational and vocational opportunities.

• Build Relationships - Establish strong, non-judgmental connections with participants. 
• Culturally Sensitive Support - Offer support to participants and their families that respects cultural differences.
• Skill Building - Focus on improving decision-making, problem-solving, social skills, self-care, healthy habits, and stress management.
• College Application & Financial Aid Information - Provide guidance and resources related to college applications and the financial aid process.
• Goal Prioritization - Prioritize participants' personal goals, ensuring they take precedence.
• Engagement with Families  - Actively involve both participants and their families in programs and activities.
• Cultural Awareness - Be mindful of cultural influences to ensure support is inclusive and relevant.
• Healthcare Access - Address healthcare needs and encourage participants to access available health care resources.
• Empower Personal Growth - Foster self-confidence to promote participants' personal and professional development.
• Youth Leadership Development - Encourage youth leadership through opportunities for growth, responsibility, and leadership roles

• Cristian Reyes - Communications
• Sandy Cortez - Communications
• Carlos Urrutia - Participant Contact
• Fatima Saldivar-Balbuena - Promotion/Social Media
• Sheba Fernandez - Presentation
• Elena Castaneda Martinez - Assistant
• Amparo Garcia - Presentation
• Annetta Sutton - Presentation
• Jim Saumweber - Adjunct Member