Enriching Young Minds (EYM) program provides emotional and social support for teens who are in secure detention with little or no outside support and need a sponsor. 

On a biweekly basis we participate in social eating/meal sharing, playing games, and engaging in youth-led discussions inside the Duval county Juvenile Detention Center. No agenda, just spending quality time with youth. Meal-sharing provides an opportunity for our young participants to bond and receive comfort and encouragement when they require it the most.

By contributing to our meal-sharing initiative, you would be directly impacting the youth's wellbeing and helping them thrive socially and emotionally.  

We welcome you to sponsor a youth by offering your time and/or a meal. Join Upward & Onward Jacksonville, Inc. and make a difference!