Project Mister (Male Involvement & Service to Encourage Responsibility)

Project MISTER is a school based life skills development and intervention program aimed at youth at risk of failing to complete high school and getting involved in gang activity. The program serves 150 students annually. This is accomplished through daily contact with youth at John Marshall and South Lake high schools. The participants attend class Monday through Friday, regularly scheduled field trips and monthly mentor luncheons. Two staff persons, stationed at each school, provide individual counseling, communication with teachers and staff, and advocacy support for the students in the program. Through involvement with counselors and mentors, youth are able to decrease gang involvement, reduce the number of arrests for youth on probation and reduce the number of suspensions from school.

For information or applications please call, ULMS Education Department, at 206.461.3792 Ext. 3019.