Universal Love Ent
Our mission is to educate, inform, and enlighten the youth focusing on development and arts-education.
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CLEVELAND, OH 44118-3204
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About the Organization
- Organization category
- Public Charity
- Country / State
- United States / Ohio
- Mission
- Our mission is to educate, inform, and enlighten the youth focusing on development and arts-education.
- Programs or services
- The Young Entrepreneurs Program equips youth and young adults with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to turn their ideas into successful businesses. Through hands-on learning, mentorship, and real-world experiences, participants develop an entrepreneurial mindset while building leadership, creativity, financial literacy, and problem-solving skills.The Honors Arts Program offers Hip-hop dance, Cheer, Work-out routines let's move, Music, Drama Kids drama sessions- creating a play, Photography, Yoga, Ready -Set-Craft, Activity Zone and Sports.
The Peacemakers Program offers various ice breakers, interaction, creative thinking assignments and discussion summits promoting conflict resolution, anti-bullying and teamwork. This program supports self-awareness, education, decision making, responsibility, respect & etiquette.
The Program Big Impact Mentoring offers big brother or big sister mentorship that helps with personal growth & development, helps child or young adult realize their potential, creating a positive supportive mentoring relationship with youth enrolled in the program. The Promising Scholars Program offers tutoring in math and literacy for K-12 students. We also provide homework help, creative writing skills, study skills to help focus on organization, time management, note taking, test taking tips, goal setting, problem solving, stress & test anxiety management for academic success.Introduction to AI Program- Little Web Designers- introduction to web design & brand design, Little Book Publishers-learn how to develop a book and publish it on Amazon, Young Digital Mavens- how to develop using A.I drop shipping, podcast, digital books, and journals. Kiddie Financial Literacy, Mini Chef Jr's Decorating Program, Mini Chef Jr's Cooking Academy with a focus on nutrition, eating healthy & incorporating healthy lifestyle habits, Kids Fashion Design- learn upscale design. The Hair Braiding Academy teaches youth and young adults professional braiding - Detailed programs
- We proudly offer more than 30 innovative programs and services available in person and online, making quality education and personal development accessible to everyone. From entrepreneurship and career training to mental health, arts- education, leadership, and wellness, our programs are designed to empower individuals ages 6 -24 to reach their full potential. Whether you join us in person or online, our interactive workshops, training, and courses help participants build confidence, develop new skills, and create pathways to success.
- Target Audience
- Youth ages 6-18 and young adults ages 19-24.
- Geographic Focus
- United States, Ohio (USA), Cuyahoga County (OH), Cleveland (OH), Cleveland Heights (OH), South Euclid (OH)
- Current projects
- Our workshops, summer camps, after-school programs, and community initiatives provide youth with practical life skills, creative expression, business and career exploration, and leadership opportunities that prepare them for success in school, the workforce, and life. Participants are encouraged to think critically, lead with confidence, embrace their creativity, and develop an entrepreneurial mindset that empowers them to create opportunities for themselves and their communities. Our Increase the Peace Project will be launching in 2027.
- Organization goals
- Our goals are to strengthen our organizational sustainability, grow and expand our existing programs so that more youth and young adults can access services in underserved communities. Increase our funding and donor support. Secure a permanent or dedicated facility. Increase scholarships and free opportunities and invest in our organizational capacity.
- Leadership
- Executive Director- Sherica Isler -Contact number: 440-497-0516
Funding Needs
- Grant categories you're seeking
- Arts and Culture, Children, Conflict Resolution, Entrepreneurs and Startups, Mental Health, Nutrition and Food, Operating Support, Youth and At-Risk Youth
- Funding needs
- Our organization is committed to expanding access to impactful programs and services for youth, families, and communities. However, like many growing nonprofits, we face challenges related to long-term financial sustainability and the need for reliable, diversified funding. Increased investment in our organization will help strengthen our operational capacity, sustain core programs, retain qualified staff, and expand our reach to those who need our services most.