The Core
The Core also hosts various
after-hours events at The Core Schpot/SC Skate Shop. Check this web site often for upcoming events and send an email to
kim@thecoresc.org or
kim@kimclary.net and ask to be put on The Core email team so that you will never miss out on all of the cool stuff The Core is doing!
Purpose
The Core is a non-profit youth organization that has been in the public eye of Santa Cruz since 2002. Our reason for being is to facilitate an endless amount of positive experiences for the youth of Santa Cruz ranging from concerts to professional speakers to classes, mentorships to surf contests, and dances. But no matter what the experience is, it is created by kids and for kids (well, mostly young adults because they are in high school). They come up with the ideas and then make them happen. In the process they are empowered, learn life skills, build confidence, obtain a sense of achievement, and have fun! In just six years, we have held or hosted over 200 events. These events have raised funds for The Core, increased awareness in our community and linked kids together in a positive manner.
And Santa Cruz is listening. Our kids publicly share their vision of The Core at speaking engagements like the Santa Cruz Redevelopment Agency, Sunrise Rotary, Santa Cruz Parks, and most importantly, among their peers.
Purpose: Stoking the youth of Santa Cruz
The Core exists to inspire, encourage, motivate, involve, educate, and empower the youth of Santa Cruz.
Vision: Motivated and articulate adolescents who know who they are. Thanks, in part, to The Core, they also have a greater understanding of their cherished role in our community. They dream big dreams that they now believe they can achieve because they have received the vital tools, confidence, and community support from The Core.
Mission: Mission One (of Many Missions)
It's simple yet profound; a proverb that has served the test of time. "Give a man a fish and hell eat for a day, teach him to fish and hell eat for a lifetime."
The Core will incorporate mentorships, apprenticeships, traveling, how-to classes (car repair, resume writing, finding your purpose, etc.), and guest speakers (professional surfers, business owners, etc.) to help kids grow into competent, purpose-filled adults that can "fish for themselves".
