IRAISE Girls & Boys International mission is to mentor, empower and excel at-risk youth to be holistically successful. Further to enrich urban communities through partnerships with local public schools, community centers and community organizations via providing effective and meaningful services to children and youth. I’RAISE provides services to youth ages 4-20 years of age that reside in at-risk neighborhoods and/or from low-income households. Our programs include: Big Brother Big Sister Mentoring Teen Empowerment Groups Performing Arts- Dance, Drama, Music Geared for Success- Counseling in schools & College Prep Mentoring in Schools Early Scholars Academy.