Unordinary Programming; Extraordinary Results.
Empowering Youth, Transforming Futures: Cultivating Safe Spaces for Healing, Growth, and Equity
At AZIZA PE&CE (AP), we are committed to creating safe, supportive spaces for underserved Black, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+ youth. Through holistic and trauma-informed programs. Our programs foster academic success, mental health resilience, and personal empowerment, through tutoring, after-school activities, mentorship, and creative arts therapy.
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School Based Programming
Offering schools and students the opportunity to develop and reinforce essential skills thereby enhancing their academic success and career readiness. On-site services to help support with the tools necessary in navigating academic journeys and future career paths effectively.
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After School Programming
Our after school programming offers a variety of enriching activities designed to support children's academic growth, social development, and mental well-being all led by experienced professionals in a safe and engaging environment.
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Summer Programming
Our summer program provides a secure and stimulating atmosphere for youth, incorporating a diverse array of activities aimed at encouraging creativity, and supporting social growth and career prepardness during the vibrant summer months.
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Parental & Family Engagement Training
Interactive sessions designed to designed to strengthen connections between youth, parents, families, and schools. Providing valuable insights into effective communication, support strategies, and collaborative practices that facilitate a healthy village. Parents have the opportunity to foster stronger interactions.
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Civic Responsibility & Community Engagement
AP empowers youth through highlighting their role in strengthening communities. Participants engage in meaningful projects that promote social responsibility. We involve the public in our initiatives, fostering collaboration for lasting change and a more connected society.
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Mental Health Support & Social Services
Our mental health and social services play a crucial role in fostering individual well-being by providing access to essential resources and community connections. We ensure that our youth receives the necessary care and assistance to lead fulfilling lives through licensed mental health and social work professionals.
Our Impact
The programming and services provided by AZIZA PE&CE deliver measurable benefits to our community through systematic personal development, well-being enhancement, and social connectivity. Our initiatives are designed to empower youth by equipping them with critical competencies and facilitating access to vital resources that elevate their quality of life through addressing social determinants of health. Our strategic focus on inclusivity allows for the customization of services to address the specific requirements of each participant, resulting in heightened engagement and sustained favorable outcomes. Ultimately, our initiatives not only enhance individual lives but also foster a more robust and integrated community, reinforcing social cohesion and resilience through targeted support mechanisms.
Our Supporters
“When young people feel love and they fall in love with themselves, they are able to overcome and accomplish anything they can imagine.”
Saran Fossett, the Founder and Executive Director, started AZIZA PE&CE in 2008. "AZIZA" is Saran's daughter’s middle name, meaning precious, gorgeous, and powerful in Swahili and Arabic. PE&CE stands for Positive Energy & Cultivating Excellence.
“I think it’s a great way to stay in touch during these uncertain times as well as a way to still keep young people’s minds stimulated with interesting topics even if we can’t meet face to face. Also I see no difference between the face to face meetings and the virtual meeting they both have the same impact from my experience.”
— AP Program Participant (digital transition due to COVID-19)
Save the Date for our Upcoming Youth Capstone Presentation and Fashion Event in Baltimore, MD — STRUT XII: I’m On A New Level
Please join AZIZA PE&CE for a night of fashion and fundraising on Saturday, March 15, 2025 from 7PM - 10PM in Baltimore, MD for a night of youth achievement and celebration.
Additional details to be announced soon!