The Pearl Program

A self-discovery program aimed at helping students learn more about what is good and right in them and how to shine these qualities of themselves at school, at home, with friends and in the community. Discover your strengths, community, motivation and values through surveys that inform, art that is freeing, and discussion that builds voice and empathy.

Offerings

  • Person cutting pink washi tape with scissors over a scrapbook or journal with photographs and handwritten notes.

    One-on-one

  • group of students

    group

An open magazine on a wooden table with collaged images and stickers, surrounded by rhinestones, a black bottle, a white card with a pink flower, a pink pair of scissors, and black and white photographs.
Open notebooks and sheets of paper with handwritten notes, colorful illustrations, stickers, and cutouts on a wooden surface.
A wooden table with printed photos, colorful collage papers, a pair of blue scissors, a roll of tape, and small decorative items.
Open magazine on a light wood table with scrapbook collage and cut-out pictures, scissors, tape, and decorative paper nearby.
Collage of photographs, illustrations, and cut-out images on a sheet of paper surrounded by tape and small stickers on a wooden surface.
Open scrapbook on a wooden table with photos, stickers, and decorative elements, along with a pair of scissors and small embellishments.
Open magazine on wooden surface with fashion photos, jewelry, two small photos of a rainbow and tropical leaves, and colorful paper rainbow cutouts with rhinestone accents.
A scrapbook or collage featuring photos of jewelry, fashion, a colorful rainbow, a group of women sitting together, green tropical plants, and outdoor scenery with mountains and a modern pool area.
Open magazine on a wooden surface with various photographs, small decorative masks, sticky notes, and floral paper, creating a collage.
A flat lay of decorative masks, photographs, and floral-patterned paper on a wooden surface, with a card reading 'In pursuit of magic'.
Open notebook on a wooden table with handwritten text that reads, "What did you learn about yourself or become aware of today? I am very good at appreciating beauty and being hopeful in life." There is a pink pen and a rolled magazine or poster next
A yellow wooden table with a stack of white paper and two black and green markers placed on top. The top sheet of paper has handwriting with a question at the top and a handwritten response in blue ink that reads, 'I am very caring about the people i
Open journal with abstract art and handwritten response on the right page, placed on a wooden surface.
Two white paper masks decorated with colorful markers, lying on a wooden surface with two bottles of paint and a paintbrush nearby.
Orange painted block with miniature figurines, including a dog and a woman in a swimsuit, beside paint bottles in yellow, green, and purple, and crafting supplies like scissors and rhinestones.
Open illustrated notebook with a child's colorful drawings of a house, pathways, trees, flowers, and handwritten notes on a wooden floor.
Open notebooks on a wooden table with colorful markers, stickers, photographs, drawings, and handwritten notes.
Open scrapbook with collage of nature and abstract images on the left page, and a checklist with handwritten words about personality traits on the right page, on a wooden table.
Two stacks of booklets on a wooden table, with the titles 'The Pearl Program' visible on the covers. The left booklet has an abstract watercolor cover with circles and lines, and the right booklet features a landscape with clouds, mountains, and a la
Three books placed on a wooden surface, titled "The Pearl Program," with the first featuring abstract art, the second with clouds and a lake, and the third with a colorful collage of a human head and various symbols.
A floral notebook, a black and white checkered pencil case, and a pink flower on a wooden surface.

The Pearl Program partners with schools and community resources like housing complexes and community centers to build a connection between school and home. By providing students with adults who see the best in them, they are able to try out the tools that they learn and new ways of being with the support of trusted adults in multiple areas of their lives.

Two young girls sit at a table working on a craft project, with photos, scissors, and markers in front of them, against a green and blue background.
Cluttered desk with open magazines, promotional materials for skin care, a purple marker, a yellow paper cutout, a small black tool, and a bottle of drink.
A person with brown hair and a white sweatshirt is looking at a scrapbook or photo album on a wooden table, with a pen in hand. The table has books, a notebook with red writing, a glass of water, and various scrapbook materials.
Person writing on a piece of paper surrounded by postcards, photographs, and stationery on a table.
A person in a blue hoodie working on a project with sticky notes and a marker on a large sheet of paper at a table in a classroom or library.
Open sketchbook with watercolor paint swatches in blue and green, and handwritten notes. A person is holding a pen and taking notes or making a sketch. Surrounding items include a pink box, a gold gift bag, and various papers on a desk.

What Students Are Saying

“I think this place is amazing and I think it actually really helps kids improve and I really hope I can do it again.”

“It’s a good place to talk about things you’re not ok with.”

PARTNERSHIP with bright Futures Through Sports

Learn more about how we have joined together to create great athletes and leaders on and off the court combining structured training with group Pearl Program sessions.

A group of kids and a coach on an outdoor basketball court, with one girl sitting on the ground holding a basketball, during a sunny day.
A man and woman standing outside near a green chain-link fence, smiling at the camera. The man is wearing a green basketball jersey, shorts, white socks, and black sneakers, with sunglasses on his head and a stopwatch around his neck. The woman is dr
A group of children participating in a basketball training session on an outdoor court, with a coach instructing them.
A group of children and a coach on an outdoor basketball court, some children holding basketballs and sports equipment, with trees in the background.
Kids playing basketball on an outdoor court with a chain-link fence and trees in the background.
Children on a basketball court high-fiving each other, with some holding basketballs, while a coach or adult watches in the background.
Children and adults on a basketball court, engaging in a warm-up or practice, holding basketballs, with a chain-link fence and green trees in the background.
A young boy running on a basketball court with a green and white ball, while other children and a female coach or teacher stand behind him, near a chain-link fence on a sunny day.
A woman and four children on a basketball court, with the woman clapping and the children holding basketballs, near a chain-link fence outdoors.
Group of children on an outdoor basketball court, some holding basketballs, preparing for a game or practice on a sunny day.
A group of children and a coach on a basketball court, with two children giving high fives and a coach wearing a sports jersey, during an outdoor activity.
Two children playing basketball on an outdoor court, with one dribbling the ball and the other reaching to steal it.
Two basketballs on an outdoor court with a traffic cone and children playing in the background.
A person sitting at a table looking at a book titled 'The Pearl Program'. The table has a water bottle, a ball, and some papers.
A child in an orange sleeveless shirt writing on an illustrated circular diagram in a workbook with a black pen, focusing on a page at a desk.
A person sitting at a table with a black surface, looking at a book with a colorful wheel diagram and a line drawing. The table has a water bottle, snack bag, and some papers, including a comic book labeled "SCOOB."
Children sitting around a table in a classroom, eating snacks, and looking at books and worksheets.
A group of children sitting around tables with notebooks, snacks, and water bottles, in a classroom or community center. A smiling woman stands among them, engaging with the kids. There is a fireplace in the background and a bicycle near the wall.
Students sitting at a black table with snacks, pens, textbooks, and a color-coded wheel chart, studying and reading.
A handwritten note on a white card with blue ink, placed on a black and white patterned fabric. The note reads, 'After the emotion wheel- 'What motivates you to succeed or do your best.' Quickly go around and share.'
A woman teaching a group of children sitting around a table, with books, water bottles, and snacks on the table, in a classroom near a large window.
A group of children and an adult sitting around a table in a classroom, reading books and studying.
A young boy with curly hair writing in a notebook at a table, with a water bottle, a black water bottle, and papers around him.
Smiling woman with long hair seated at a table with children, in a room with a piano in the background, black and white photograph.
Person holding two colorful clay figurines resembling a surprised face and a cartoon character with green pants and a pink top.
A group of children seated at a table, focused on their books and devices, with pens and a snack on the table.
A woman standing outdoors on a basketball court, holding a basketball in her right hand, with a basketball on the ground in front of her. She is smiling, wearing black pants and a black sweater, with a necklace, rings, and earrings. There is a chain-
A man in a Milwaukee Bucks basketball jersey and colorful shorts talks and laughs with a woman in black pants and a black zip-up jacket near a green chain-link fence at a baseball field.
Two people standing in front of a brick wall with a sign that reads 'Van Aselt Community Center'.
A side-by-side comparison of two photographs labeled 'Week One' and 'Week Eight'. The first photo is a sketch of a person with long hair, resting their head on their hand, wearing a hoodie. The second photo shows a young girl smiling, wearing a colorful hooded jacket with a pattern of red, green, and blue, holding her hands up near her face. Both photos include quotes: 'I am athletic, a playboy, and Mr. take yo girl.' and 'I am excellence, fairness, and growth.'

Transformation

Collage of various images and illustrations, including a black-and-white map, a colorful painting of a woman sitting on a bed behind curtains, a magazine cover titled 'ESSENCE' with a woman's face and a landscape, a smiling woman holding a water bottle, and cut-out sections of photographs and maps.
A collage of torn paper pieces forming an artwork with a woman in a pink outfit, a woman with a jungle background wearing a headpiece of grapes, and a colorful surreal landscape with animals and faces.
Watercolor abstract design with black, gray, and beige shapes, and black ink lines. Text on the cover reads "The Pearl Program" and "relationships with yourself and others."
Three young people smiling and holding flares emitting smoke, surrounded by a collage of newspaper clippings, a large moon, a blimp, and a mushroom, creating a vibrant, abstract background.