Mending Broken Pieces, Inc. (MBP): Mobile Resources & Programs
Why Mobile Resources and Programming?
Mobile resources and programming are the cornerstone of Mending Broken Pieces, (MBP). MBP is an IRS 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization, located in the Atlanta metro area, which provides mobile resources and programs for at-risk and homeless youth (high school students), young adults, and unaccompanied minors. By providing resources that help homeless students aged 14-21 stay in school, get back into school, or enroll in a GED program could help them fulfill their dreams.
One of the most significant challenges in addressing the needs of homeless youth is simply identifying them. Homeless students often live in unstable conditions. By providing mobile resources, such as a comprehensive Community Resources Directory for homeless youth aged 14-21. And dedicated pages of high school and post-secondary education resources we bring the help directly to them.
Additionally, we offer useful apps and programs that are available 24/7. These mobile resources offer an additional way to connect with and identify them.
Furthermore, we can expedite their re-housing and stability process, whether they live in rural, suburban, or urban areas. By centralizing these resources, we bridge the gap for those who might otherwise fall through the cracks, ensuring they receive the support they need to succeed.
LaValla J. Wilson, PhD Founder/CEO
Why Mobile Services for Homelessness Youth in Metro Atlanta?
Nearly 2% of the 631,274 public school students in the five-county metro [Atlanta] area are living on the streets, in shelters or extended-stay. Additionally, they live in motels, doubled up with other families, or couch-surfing says Georgia Department of Education data compiled by Neighborhood Nexus. “It makes it a whole lot harder — nigh impossible — for a child to be able to learn at school,” …. “The issues that we face in our community flow from the lack of resources. When you don’t have a regular place to sleep. . . [Therefore], when you don’t have good food to eat, when you don’t have your healthcare taken care of. You are unable to grow as a human being and fulfill your needs and make good decisions and set yourself up for success.” Monica Johnson, the nonprofit Housing Justice League. To read the entire article click the link: https://atlantaciviccircle.org/2024/09/01/nearly-12000-metro-atlanta-students-homeless/
When homeless students are not identified, they miss out on critical educational protections and services. These services can stabilize their education and lives. Without them, students are more likely to remain out of school and underserved.
MBP’s Values
MBP empowers homeless and at-risk youth through its core values, which form the foundation of the organization’s values mission and guides every action its actions.
Accountability: MBP holds itself accountable to its mission and the youth it serves. It recognizes the importance of delivering on its promises and consistently strives to meet the needs of its community.
Compassion: MBP is committed to recognizing the experiences, needs, and challenges of the youth we serve by responding with empathy, respect, and genuine care.
Community: MBP encourages collaboration, shared responsibility, and the creation of environments where everyone can contribute and thrive.
Education: MBP strives to ensure that every young person has the opportunity to achieve their educational goals.
Empowerment: MBP empowers young people to take control of their lives and make positive changes by providing the tools and support needed to develop leadership skills to become advocates for themselves and others.
Equity: MBP is committed to treating all individuals with fairness and respect. to ensures that every youth has equal access to resources and opportunities, regardless of their background or circumstances.
Integrity: Integrity is at the heart of MBP’s operations. The organization is transparent in its actions and decisions, maintaining honesty and ethical standards in all its interactions.
Mission and Vision Statements
Organization’s Mission:
MBP’s mission is to support at-risk and homeless youth ages 14-21 by providing digital resources and digital and community programming that leads to high school graduation and post-secondary success.
Vision for the Future: A future where every young person has the opportunity to fulfill their dreams, regardless of circumstance.
MBP's Mobile Services and Programs
Below are the services and programs provide by MBP. Our resources are mobile, accessible, and secure. Allowing, at-risk and homeless youth, young adults, and unaccompanied minors to access the help they need wherever they are located.
Resources:
An Interactive map of Georgia’s McKinney-Vento’s Liaisons
Community and National Resources: https://dreamconnect.org/community-resources-homeless-youth/
High School Resources
Higher Education Resources
Language Translation
Maps with traveling directions to local recourses
MBP’s Challenge
To regularly update website design and content, and technology, to ensure the website is secure for its users.
MBP’s Ask
Donations to fund our challenge and volunteers to help MBP expand its internet traffic to reach and serve homeless youth.
Empowering Dreams Initiative (EDI) Program
The EDI Program:
First, EDI instructs homeless young women on how to locate academic and other resources to support high school graduation or a GED.
It also teaches them the benefits of self-awareness, personal development, emotional intelligence, and accountability for improving academic involvement and performance.
Moreover, it uses MBP’s E-Workbook & Journal, “Weaponizing Your Story,” to write their personal stories. They also create their long- and short-term goals, with an action plan. Additionally, they learn the importance of visualizing their plan on a vision board to remind them of what they are striving for.
Furthermore, participants engage in daily journaling to record their journey through the program.
Duration: Six (6)-weeks (does not include the Orientation).
Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer when school is in session.
Dates & Time: Determined by the accepted young women’s availability.
To Enroll: https://dreamconnect.org/programs-edi-pset-org/
Post-Secondary Education Transition (PSET) Program
PSET Program:
- Firstly, we use a Pre-Scavenger Hunt Questionnaire to learn what they know about their college or training program.
- Next, we help identify any learning and personal challenges they may be experiencing as they begin their new school or program.
- Then, they participate in a Virtual Scavenger Hunt by answering a series of targeted open-ended questions and completing tasks. The questions and tasks connect them to personnel, resources, and support services on their campuses or within their program.
Duration: Six (6)- weeks (does not include the Orientation).
Offered: Fall, Spring, and Summer when school is in session.
Dates & Time: Determined by the accepted young women’s availability.
To Enroll: https://dreamconnect.org/programs-edi-pset-org/
Mending Broken Pieces, INC. 2025 Annual Report: MBP Annual Report 2025.docx
