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The GoodWorx Foundation and The MTC Program

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Look what's happening at The S.U.E.S. The GoodWorx MTC Program Grows!!!

The GoodWorx Foundation was founded in 2003 with a mission centered on service to others. Specifically, we are dedicated to guiding, serving, and teaching at-risk youth to new ways to conceive their own realities. To that end, The GoodWorx Foundation created The MTC Program. The Philosophy of The MTC Program is to broaden the horizons of today’s youth utilizing a unique blend of Mentoring, Tutoring, and Coaching (MTC). This effective combination serves to enhance life skills including focus, tolerance, and understanding to help youth realize their full potential and instill within them the confidence necessary to pursue their dreams.

Mission Statement

The mission of The GoodWorx Foundation MTC Program is to empower at-risk youth in our community to make positive life choices that enable them to maximize their personal potential.

Vision Statement

The GoodWorx Foundation MTC Program envisions a community in which every youth experiences nurturing one-to-one relationships and community support, which in turn allows each of them to develop into their full potential, capable of making informed, responsible decisions as involved members of our community.

Credo

The mission of The GoodWorx Foundation is centered on Service to Others. We are dedicated to guiding, serving, and teaching at-risk youth new ways to conceive their own reality.

Good Worx :: Jeffrey Jordan

We dedicate ourselves to the development of programming that uses mentoring and life skills training to broaden the horizons of today's youth. We believe all young people deserve equal education and opportunity – an experience that should not be limited by economic distress or any other bias.

We are committed to building a culture, as well as, positive, confident, proud young people. We do this by modeling positive behavior and exceptional leadership. We encourage youth to become contributing citizens who value integrity, awareness, and sense of community.

The GoodWorx Foundation was founded with a purpose to identify, foster, and develop the unique potential that is inside every child.

What's Happening Now- GoodWorx Programming for 2009-2010

Due to its tremendous success in its first year at the Samsel Upper Elementary School in Sayreville, NJ, The GoodWorx MTC After-School Program has further extended its services to include two more grade levels! The GoodWorx MTC After-School Program is doubling the number of students accepted into the program for students in 4th and 5th grades as well as bringing 6th grade students from the middle school to continue the program at the SUES under the direction of Rachel DiGiacomo. Frances Ramirez will head the GoodWorx MTC Program at Sayreville Middle School, providing programming to 7th grade students as well. Also in the middle school, GoodWorx has partnered up with the school to provide students with the Skills for Success program headed by Heather Nicholas. Throughout the year, GoodWorx members will continue giving back to the community by hosting various Community Service events that include hosting a blood drive and visiting the Ronald McDonald house and Elijah’s Promise. Other Programs of distinction include the "Imagine That" Art Appreciation Program, The "Onward and Upward" Program, which consists of programming centered on transitional issues facing 5th and 8th graders as they prepare for their move to the next level of schooling, The "Read Something" literacy program, which promotes enjoyable reading for children and their families, and The GoodWorx Gang Prevention initiative which promotes real-world awareness of gang activity and provides alternative ways of dealing with that reality.

SUES Kids 2009

This year, 60 new students at Samsel Upper Elementary School will be given the opportunity to register for the GoodWorx MTC After-School program. The total number of students enrolled in the program at the SUES will double from 48 to approximately 100 students!.

Our MTC (Mentoring, Tutoring, and Life-Skills Coaching) Philosophy has a concentration in building Leadership abilities in ALL children.

TEAM GoodWorx is growing. Our mission is to inspire positive choices today so that our future leaders have more options tomorrow.

Talent Show

GoodWorx students concluded the year with our Annual GoodWorx Talent Showcase.

Annual Appreciation

TEAM GoodWorx staff was recognized at the GoodWorx Annual Appreciation BBQ.

GoodWorx Blood Drive

After donating blood at our GoodWorx/Red Cross Blood Drive, the volunteer was provided with a snack by a GoodWorx student.

Adventure Aquarium

A few GoodWorx girls get together at the Camden, NJ Adventure Aquarium on a summer trip before entering a 4D movie.

The GoodWorx Foundation MTC Program has entered the 4th year of a programming partnership with New Jersey City University. The partnership is a collaborative effort to support the NCAA CHAMPS Life Skills Program at NJCU. GoodWorx provides Mentoring and Life-Skills coaching to over 100 Student-Athletes in an effort to enrich the undergraduate experience and improve overall retention rates. This initiative has proven to be very successful in the pilot program and the 2 full years of operation. NJCU and The GoodWorx Foundation have recommitted to lead this program into the future and attempt to service 250 student-athletes within 3 years. This year marks an important addition to the GoodWorx staff. Recent NJCU graduate Alex Mirabel will join the GoodWorx/NJCU MTC Program staff after graduating with a degree in History. Alex will provide Administrative Assistance for the Program for which he was an original member of 4 years ago. GoodWorx Chairman Jeffrey Jordan states “Alex was one of my favorite students. He was very respectful and focused throughout. I know he will be successful in any arena that he chooses. I welcome his addition to our staff and believe he will be a huge asset with his experience. He will now begin to give back in the spirit for which this program was created.”

See the "Initiatives and Partnerships" link for more information, or click here.

Retired NJCU basketball Coach Charles Brown and GoodWorx Founder Jeffrey Jordan at the event to honor the contributions of Coach Brown at NJCU and the community at large.

GoodWorx Founder Jeffrey Jordan congratulates Retired NJCU basketball Coach Charles Brown on his great accomplishments and contributions to the community.

GoodWorx Founder Jeffrey Jordan honors Retired NJCU basketball Coach Charles Brown with accolades for his work within the community and his distinguished career.