L.I.F.E.
Lead. Influence. Focus. Engage.

Teens need more than just a onetime just-say-no message. We understand that they need consistent support and encouragement to make positive decisions. It was out of our desire to provide them with that support that our L.I.F.E. Group Program was born. Our C.A.P presentations give them knowledge and our L.I.F.E. Groups give them the skills they need to make positive decisions and give them direction for their lives.

Through these groups we want to cultivate student leaders who will influence their peers, focus on the futures, and engage the world around them. These groups are based on an asset driven model, which simply means that instead of giving students a long list of what not to do we are going to tell them what they can do. They can be responsible, motivated, leaders and we are going to show them how to develop those assets in a L.I.F.E. Group.

Currently we offer this program in 4 Bradley County schools with plans to expand to the city schools in the next few years. The schools we serve now are:

Lake Forest Middle School

Ocoee Middle School

Walker Valley High School

Bradley Central High School

We want to be a resource for these students to draw from anytime they need help. We are going to help them reach their goals and give back to the community they are a part of. Once a student has been involved with a Group for at least a year, they can come back and help lead one. We know that peer pressure work both ways, and by providing student leaders who will make positive decisions we can reach far beyond the classroom. If you are interested in joining a Group, or you would like for us to begin a Group in your school, please contact:

New Hope at (423)479-6683