Ten Thousand Reasons to Engage Our Youth!

Guiding Youth. Strengthening Minnesota.

AGENCY DISCRIPTION

AGENCY DISCRIPTION:
The Ten Thousand Lakes Foundation (TTL) provides after-school athletics and STEM programming, mentoring, and college access support to immigrant youth and families in the Twin Cities. Led by Abdul Sero and Abdulfatah Wabe, the organization seeks to empower youth and their parents to overcome opportunity gaps by building community, accessing resources, and developing athletic and academic skills. With activities starting in 2019, the organization has grown to serve around 150 families and 300 youth from diverse cultural backgrounds annually.
TTL takes a holistic approach to youth enrichment, matching students with coaches and mentors –
people who have been through similar experiences and beat the odds – engaging with school staff to
support students, and coaching parents to support and listen to their youth. For high school youth, staff support students one-on-one with FAFSA and college applications, communicate with college athletic directors and admissions staff to advocate for students, support students in seeking and securing work and internships, and connect with other organizations to bring resources to students enrolled in programming. Using sports and robotics programming as a framework for engaging with youth and families TTL seeks to bring resources and relationships to urban and immigrant youth in order to help them reach success on their own terms.

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Empowering Youth Through Academics Support & Sports

Ten Thousand Lakes Foundation empowers urban and immigrant youth by fostering leadership, life skills, and personal growth through athletics, mentorship, and enriching after-school programs..

Our Mission

Our Vision

We envision a world where every young person—regardless of background—has the opportunity, confidence, and support to lead, thrive, and positively impact their communities.