Youthexpress New Mexico

“Expenses promotion 182 telephone 3,179 fees 30 bank charges 35 supplies 1,232 repairs 208 licenses 53 website 2,144 travel 549 meetings, etc 350 board meetings 78 fundraising 1,138 insurance 2,353 total 11,531”

“Accounts payable and accrued expenses 3,388 1,874”

“To engage fathers, youth and families to build stronger, more vital relationships through a dynamic use of film, poetry and creative expression.”

“The program offers a series of informal meetups for fathers and father figures and their children. These outdoor/indoor events are enjoyable ways for men to build close, loving relationships with their children, find kinship with other men, and to grow and learn as parents. The program is open to father figures. Mothers do participate some. Due to the covid 19, the program activity was minimal.”

“In 2020 reel fathers conducted its youth program identity in ink virtually, enabling it to greatly increase the number of schools and students served. The program uses poetry and spoken word as catalysts to engage middle and high school students in a process of self-reflection and social emotional learning centered on their identity. Special attention is paid to the role played by family and father. Three core questions frame students' creative process: where do i come from? Where am i going? What's a good life? Poet mentors trained in reel fathers' method create a safe, courageous space for students to think about how their father and family members have shaped their character, aspirations and values. Youth express in poetic/creative writing and art images what their reflections reveal, sharing heartfelt, often difficult emotions with their teachers and peers. Students build self-awareness, self-efficacy, compassion and communication skills through this process. In 2020 approximately 700 students were served.”