Inter-Generational Programming
Our Intergenerational Programs are for both the parent/ caregiver and child. They include:
Community-based Projects – residents design and launch community improvement project in their respective communities.
Leadership Training – releasing the leadership of youth and enhancing the leadership of non-traditional leaders and locally elected officials.
Community Engagement – community forums, storytelling, volunteerism, community coaching, community philanthropy, and circles of trust.
Racial Healing – using a combination of the Pen or Pencil® Initiative curriculum, Louise Hay’s philosophy, and the Heal Your Life® curriculum as a foundation for healing the effects of racism. Racial healing curriculum begins after the completion of the other two curricula.
Growing Up Knowing - Founded as The Mississippi Campaign for Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Growing up Knowing engages young people and their parents or caregivers in real conversations about sexual health and smart decision making throughout the state of Mississippi. We provide youth and their parents or caregivers accurate information and tools they need to stay safe from potential abusers and bullies. Growing Up Knowing has three signature programs – The ‘Tween Talk: Comprehensive Sex Education for Middle School Families; My Body, My Boundaries for Elementary School Families; and My Body, My Boundaries for Early Childhood Families. We partner with community organizations, schools, and faith institutions to provide these programs to ensure healthier life decisions.
Growing Up Knowing
Founded as The Mississippi Campaign for Teen Pregnancy Prevention, Growing up Knowing engages young people and their parents or caregivers in real conversations about sexual health and smart decision making throughout the state of Mississippi. We provide youth and their parents or caregivers accurate information and tools they need to stay safe from potential abusers and bullies. Growing Up Knowing has three signature programs – The ‘Tween Talk: Comprehensive Sex Education for Middle School Families; My Body, My Boundaries for Elementary School Families; and My Body, My Boundaries for Early Childhood Families. We partner with community organizations, schools, and faith institutions to provide these programs to ensure healthier life decisions.
Prime Time Reading
Because reading is essential to the humanities, through the Mississippi Humanities Council, We2gether Creating Change provides programs that instill a love of reading, promote an interest in public libraries, and encourage families to read books and talk about ideas together. These family-based reading programs for adults and their lower-elementary aged children model reading skills and discussion techniques that stimulate interest in the books’ content—helping foster a lifelong love of learning through reading. The programs use storytellers and discussion leaders to present history, cultural values, and literature in enjoyable ways and relaxed settings. Participants experience animated story telling and open-ended questioning that lead to meaningful conversations and higher-level thinking skills, thus assisting families in moving from basic, functional reading to thoughtful literacy.
Mae Bertha Carter Learning Center
In August of 2017, Gloria Dickerson, founder and CEO of We2gether Creating Change opened the Mae Bertha Carter Learning Center, named in honor of her Mom.
The Center offers classes that are intended to enhance a person’s life skills and well as their life. The skill-building in these classes enables people to live a happy and healthy life.
Rewards and incentives are offered for frequent training. Classes are held in the evenings from 5:30 to 7:00 on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays. Tuition is free and all ages are welcomed to attend.
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