VISION

To foster successful young adults and create healthier communities.

Mission Statement

ASPIRE’s mission is to effect social and economic change in the lives of at-risk youth and their communities by implementing preventive actions. This is done through personal development programming that increases their exposure to enrichment opportunities and decreases at-risk behaviors that lead to drug abuse, incarceration, teen suicide, and economic instability.

Programs

Make every day an opportunity to do something great!

Individualized Consultation

We provide individualized consultation to meet individuals educational and social needs.

Educational Enrichment

We help individuals gain access to various enrichment opportunities that will help them become self sufficient.

Raze WV

RAZE is a youth-led movement. Our members are between the ages of 11 and 18. We care about the impact tobacco has on our youth and community– so we stay informed.

Volunteer

Master employable skills under the mentorship of community leaders to become job ready.

Volunteering and Community Engagement

Building up the community happens when there is collaboration and engagement among its community members. Our approach extends beyond the community to help ensure that the community have the necessary support and resources to be sustainable.

Girl Scout Troop 10465 is a South Charleston based Multi-level Troop started in Jan 2023 by Dr. Octavia Cordon & Dr. Shanequa Smith. Both ladies saw there was a need in the Southmoor Apartment Complex for girls and their families. Since then, the Troop has grown to over 20 girls.

Events

Check back often for our empowering events, where we nurture the potential of young adults and foster stronger, healthier communities. Join us in our mission to create a brighter future by investing in the growth and success of our youth.

About Us

ASPIRE is a nonprofit 501 (C)(3) connecting students and young adults to the necessary resources, tools and trainings that will prepare them for the future in making healthy decisions on their journey towards success.

At Aspire, we know that sustained success requires vision, commitment, drive, hard work, resilience, access to resources, and a solid network. Today’s youth – who are tomorrow’s workforce – will need the same.

There are highly motivated and capable students who are ready to chart a course for success. They just need access to the tools and resources to make it happen. Together, we can provide them with those tools.

There is wisdom in investing in these students and helping them become valuable members of the workforce and communities. We each can help guide and encourage them to become their best.