A National Youth Crisis Demands Action
Across the country, young people are facing overlapping challenges that no single school, family, or program can solve alone. These statistics demonstrate why comprehensive organizations like C.H.A.M.P.S. are urgently needed.
40%
28%
Chronically Absent From School
Missed school weakens learning, connection, momentum.
U.S. Department of Education, 2022–2023
33%
Below Basic Reading Achievement
Students need stronger foundational reading skills.
33%
Growing Up Without Mentors
Young people deserve consistent adult guidance.
18%
OUR PROGRAMS
Healing happens in community. Explore the programs that help warriors thrive.
C.H.A.M.P. Compass
Know Yourself. Choose Your Direction.
Helping young people understand who they are, recognize their strengths, build confidence, and choose their direction with support from trusted mentors.
C.H.A.M.P. Creative Lab
Learn It. Create It. Share It.
A hands-on learning environment where young people strengthen academic skills, explore technology, think critically, and transform their ideas into digital projects.
C.H.A.M.P. Launchpad
Discover Your Path. Prepare for What’s Next.
Preparing young people to explore careers, meet professionals, build workplace skills, understand money, and launch ideas of their own.
C.H.A.M.P. Arena
Move With Purpose. Lead With Character.
Using sports, movement and healthy competition to develop discipline, teamwork, resilience, leadership and lifelong wellness.
C.H.A.M.P. Beyond
See More. Experience More. Become More.
Expanding minds through arts, travel, civic engagement, cultural experiences, community service and opportunities beyond their everyday surroundings.
C.H.A.M.P. Village
Stronger Families. Stronger Futures.
Connecting caregivers with information, workshops, trusted resources and practical support that strengthens the entire household.
EVENTS
Join Us For In Person & Online Activations
SEPTEMBER
19
Alexandria, LA
C.H.A.M.P. Community Kickoff
Bolton Avenue Community Center
3:00 PM
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NOVEMBER
7
Alexandria, LA
Future Ready Youth Summit
Randolph Riverfront Center
10:00 AM
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DECEMBER
12
Alexandria, LA
Champions Benefit Gala
Alexandria Convention Center
6:00 PM
Tickets →
A Word From Our Founder & Executive Director
I know what it feels like to grow up needing guidance, stability, and someone who can help you see beyond your circumstances. C.H.A.M.P. exists to surround young people with the people, experiences, and opportunities that can change how they see themselves—and what they believe is possible. Every child deserves somewhere to belong, something meaningful to build, and the confidence to become who they were created to be.
D’Lai Laird, Founder & Executive Director