ABOUT OUR FOUNDER
Growing the Seed Youth Organization, Inc., a 501(c) 3 charity, was founded by Patrice Luedke in 2018. Patrice has dedicated over 20 years to a life of volunteer and community service. She then carried that same spirit of service into her career with the Department of Veteran Affairs; Chief Business Office, Health Administration Service, as well as the Office of Patient Advocacy.
Ms. Luedke's passion and commitment is to serve our youth. Building them up as great leaders and visionaries. Reminding them to never stop dreaming, to keep an attitude of gratitude, and always love themselves and others.
PROGRAMS
Empowered and Unafraid Anti - Bullying Program
Empowered and Unafraid Anti - Bullying Program is designed to inform and educate elementary, middle and high school students about the ills of bullying and related issues. We provide educational materials and activities designed for students to creatively engage, discuss and participate. The goal is to bridge creativity, life - skills, self-esteem, self- love and confidence in an effort to stop bullying.
Healthy Seeds Program
Healthy Seeds Program is a children’s healthy living program designed to educate and promote healthy food intake and physical activity as a method to prevent early childhood obesity and heart disease. We are working tirelessly to create an interactive boot camp to reinforce healthy eating initiatives, as well as teaching fun and beneficial exercise activities.
Restoring Dignity
Clothing and Household Goods Program helps children and their families alleviate some of the burdens faced by living at or below the national poverty level by providing them with clothing, shoes, blankets, towels, books, furniture, school supplies, professional attire, etc. Providing these essentials is one way to ease the financial burden and help children and of low-income families have a good start in life.
You can make a difference!
By volunteering or donating, you can make a positive impact in the lives of children.
Contact usSuccessful Minds Tutoring Programs
Successful Minds Tutoring / Literacy Program has a team of instructors that tutor student’s kindergarten through 12th grade in a variety of subjects including, but not limited to: Math, Reading, Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, CRCT Prep, SAT Prep, ACT Prep, and Compass Testing Assistance. Tutoring classes are offered Monday through Saturday at our office or within a public library closest to the student’s residence. Registration is open and on-going. Please call for more details.
