Staff & Board
Staff & Board
Mentors &
Volunteers
Mentors &
Volunteers
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Our
Program
Our Culture
We promote a healthy lifestyle and positive decision-making through education, physical and mental health. We provide youth participants with one-on-one and small group mentoring with caring, safe, and positive adult mentors. We engage youth in programming that fosters growth in leadership and relationship-building skills. We encourage and support academic success through tutoring, self-discovery, goal setting and college/career exploration while ensuring all participants and families find a home within our organization.
Athletics Program
We use sports and athletics as a tool to reach kids and give them the foundation they need for success.
Academic Enrichment
Our organization focuses on educational development and tutoring for reading, writing, math, science, language and the arts.
Arts Program
We embrace our cultural heritage through singing, dancing, storytelling, fashion, personal experiences and the culinary arts.
Ubuntu Leadership
Designed to inspire leaders of tomorrow through college and career preparation, financial literacy training, and social and emotional learning.
Athletics
Program
Move. Play.
Bring Joy.
Next Move Winter Clinic
Next Move Winter Clinic is designed to prepare K - 4th graders ages 5 - 9 for organized soccer.
Email GYF genesisfc@genesisyouthfoundation.org for more information on the Winter Clinic program.
U12 Girls Recreational Soccer Program
Stay tuned for more information 2022-2023 soccer season.
Girls age 8-12 years old are invited to play Girls Recreational Soccer with GYF! If your child was born between 2012-2014 they will sign up for U12 girls soccer. Genesis Youth Foundation teams compete in the Iowa Soccer League and practice 2 nights a week during fall and spring seasons with tournament play throughout the year. Participation in Genesis Youth Foundation Soccer includes academic support for students as well as year-round supports for parents of players. Scholarships are available for low-income households.
U15 Girls Recreational Soccer Program
Girls age 12-15 years old are invited to play Girls Recreational Soccer with GYF! If your child was born between 2007 and 2010 they will sign up for U15 Soccer. Genesis Youth Foundation teams compete in the Iowa Soccer League and practice 2 nights a week during fall and spring seasons with tournament play throughout the year. Participation in Genesis Youth Foundation Soccer includes academic support for students as well as year-round supports for parents of players. Scholarships are available for low-income households.
Stay tuned for more information 2022-2023 soccer season.
U12 Boys Recreational Soccer Program
Boys age 8-12 years old are invited to play Boys Recreational Soccer with GYF! If your child was born between 2010-2012 they will sign up for U12 boys soccer. Players will compete in the Iowa Soccer League, with Genesis soccer practice 2 nights a week during fall and spring seasons with tournament play throughout the year. Participation in Genesis Youth Foundation Soccer includes academic support for students as well as year-round supports for parents of players. Scholarships are available for low-income households.
Stay tuned for more information 2022-2023 soccer season.
U14 Boys Select Soccer Program
This high level soccer program for boys born between 2008 and 2010 is designed for immigrant and refugee families who are interested in exploring different avenues at playing at the next level. Players will compete in the Iowa Soccer League, with Genesis soccer practice 2 nights a week during fall and spring seasons with tournament play throughout the year. Participation in Genesis Youth Foundation Soccer includes academic support for students as well as year-round supports for parents of players. Scholarships are available for low-income households.
Stay tuned for more information 2022-2023 soccer season.
U16 Boys Select Soccer Program
Indoor - Winter 2021-22
This high level soccer program for boys born between 2005 and 2007 is designed for immigrant and refugee families who are interested in exploring avenues of playing at the next level. Players will compete in the Iowa Soccer League, with Genesis soccer practice 2 nights a week during fall and spring seasons with tournament play throughout the year. Participation in Genesis Youth Foundation Soccer includes academic support for students as well as year-round supports for parents of players. Scholarships are available for low-income households.
Arts
Program
Dance. Sing.
Inspire.
Youth All Ages / Arts Programming
The Genesis Foundation helps youth and their families embrace their cultural heritage through singing, dancing, storytelling, fashion, personal experiences and the culinary arts. We focus on the development of life skills, the importance of self expression and the value of community. We embrace the heritage of our youth and promote diversity in everyone of our participants.
Sewing Seeds for the Future
Sewing Seeds for the Future is for youth and adults wanting to learn basic sewing skills and embrace the African culture through fabrics. Open to beginners new to sewing and to experienced sewers looking to enhance their skills.
Academic
Enrichment
Learn. Grow.
Change The World.
Learn At Home
Social Distancing? Join Us Online!
During this time of social distancing due to COVID-19 health precautions, we would like to extend our online at-home tutoring program to assist under-served refugee and immigrant youth. We are interested in partnering with community and faith-based leaders to offer our Academic Enrichment program for the rest of the 2020 school year. Parents are encouraged to get in touch with us about this program.
Interested?
Learn. Grow.
Change The World.
Academic Enrichment
GYF provides academic support to level the educational playing field, including support for English Language Learners. Genesis tracks grades, sets progress goals, and offers tutoring tailored for each youth. Our after school program offers a comprehensive focus on educational development for reading, writing, math, science, language and the arts. It is paramount that the youth we serve understand and excel at grade level material for their age. If we feel some of our kids need more guidance, we find tutors for them to assist in their success.
Interested in Volunteering?
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Ubuntu
Technology
Ubuntu Technology
Genesis Youth Foundation’s Ubuntu Technology program provides STEAM education through the FIRST LEGO League Challenge, FIRST LEGO League Explorer, Project Lead the Way: Medical Detectives, computer classes, photography, video editing, and more. Watch the video below for more information.
Interested in Volunteering?
Ubuntu Adult Computer Program
Genesis Youth Foundation’s Ubuntu Adult Computer Program is focused on teaching computer basics to parents and those in the community. Classes for 2022 begin in the first week of January. Space is limited to 7 students per class.
Ubuntu
Leadership
Ubuntu College & Career Prep Series
Genesis Youth Foundation’s Ubuntu Leadership program is designed to inspire the future leaders of tomorrow. The Ubuntu College & Career Prep Series was developed to support students in middle and high school for future success. From January through June, scholars will have the opportunity to explore tools to achieve academic success through online discussions with mentors and peers. The monthly sessions will consist of career exploration, financial literacy, and social and emotional learning. Through college visits and interactive activities Genesis Youth Foundation is committed to exposing students early and often to the necessary tools to succeed academically and professionally.
Ubuntu Peer Education Program
High School and College students are invited to apply to be an Ubuntu Peer Educator with Genesis Youth Foundation. Ubuntu Peer Educators will serve as an accessible and approachable way to distribute information and increase knowledge through community based learning. They will be responsible for teaching or sharing health and safety information, values, and behavior to their peers who may share similar social backgrounds or life experiences. For more information or questions please contact us at infor@genesisyouthfoundation.org.
Ubuntu Adult
Programs
Ubuntu Adult Program / Computer Classes
Genesis Youth Foundation’s Ubuntu Adult Computer Program is focused on teaching computer basics to parents and those in the community. Classes for 2022 begin in the first week of January. Space is limited to 6 students per class. Students who attend more than two classes are eligible to received a free computer, bag, and school supplies.
Google Certification Program / Career Pathways
The Ubuntu Technology Google Career Certification Program is a free 6-month scholarship provided by Genesis Youth Foundation in cooperation with Google. This opportunity is open to all adults in the community. Choose from the following programs: Information Technology System Support, Project Management, Data Analytics, or UX Design. The next enrollment period will being the second week of August, 2022. Watch the website for more details about enrolling online.
GYF Parents & Kids / Family Engagement
Community & Family
Engagement
A large body of research has demonstrated that parental involvement in their child's education and after-school activities are instrumental to the student's success. Genesis Youth Foundation is committed to pushing the spirit of Ujima, meaning “a collective effort” and Ubuntu, meaning "I am because we are" to creating a community where immigrant and refugee youth can be successful in the classroom by reducing drop-out rates, increasing student achievement and students’ positive attitudes towards learning.
Part of GYF Family Engagement is recognizing individuals' successes and celebrations, including birthdays. The Genesis Family Birthday Celebration is held quarterly on the 3rd Friday of every third month to celebrate GYF youth and family members who have had birthdays during the previous and current months. Genesis wants to celebrate our GYF kids and parents in a meaningful way as part of the GYF family. We will sing Happy Birthday, offer remarks, and then cut and serve birthday cake. Gift bags for youth and adults who have had birthdays will be provided. Please wear your mask. Temperatures will be taken upon arrival and hand sanitizer and disposable masks will be available.
Interested in learning how GYF is involved in the community? Check out the video below!