2023 Calendar of Events

***Please note: Calendar is subject to change. Check the “Events” calendar for current updates.

INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. supports the training up of youth, and their families, and provides appropriate structure and tools necessary for them to fully serve in thier purpose. INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. is not a “place”, it is a medium for discipling to the children in our communities who could benefit from intentional mentoring and skills training, as well as fostering adult and peer relationships that will lead them to becoming productive members of our society…and ultimately, strengthen their family units as well. Year-round programming is currently held at various facilities within the Tampa Bay area and surrounding communities, as well as virtually.

Seven (7) program pillars serve as the foundation for achieving our organizational mission:

• Personal Development & Counseling – Provide counseling and leadership trainings to train up participants in the way they should go, and teach them healthy coping and communication skills for their emotions. 
• Education –  Academic learning environment to equip youth with a fundamental education and the knowledge to use the gifts God gave them to be integral members of society and best serve Him. Educational tracks will be tailored to meet the individual youth’s needs and incorporate other INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. programming pillars to address high school graduation standards.
• Arts –Encourage youth to appropriately express themselves, perfect their craft, and potentially earn college scholarships through music, dance and visual arts instruction and opportunities.
• Work & Life Skills – Facilitate youth developing a strong work ethic, time management skills and responsibility that will allow them to be successful and valuable members of society. Soft-skills training will include:  interviewing skills, learning to dress for success, resume building, fiscal responsibility (i.e.- budgeting, tithing, saving, investments, legacy planning). Hard-skills exposure will include basic:  auto repair, cooking and sewing/knitting skills.
• Therapeutic Recreation – Utilize recreation, leisure, farming and agricultural activities to build characteristics of self-discipline, trust, patience, problem-solving, sportsmanship and teamwork within youth; as well as help them develop appropriate social and emotional health behaviors.
• Village Resources – Educate and provide resources in one-on-one and small group support environments, offered both in-person and virtually, to build up the youth’s village, reunite and/or strengthen families.  
• Alumni Peer Support – Increase the outcomes of INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. by facilitating peer mentor training and support between graduating youth and current participants. The goal is to empower those who graduate from the program to follow the “reach one, teach one” concept as they inspire other youth to be their best and get the most from all that INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. has to offer.

LONG-TERM PROGRAMMING PLAN (FUTURE YOUTH RANCH)

INSPIRE by L.E.S.U.R.E., Inc. has the long-term vision to develop a youth ranch environment that will accommodate a performing arts studio, multi-purpose event space with gymnasium, educational academy, work-life skills center, outdoor recreational & agricultural facilities, aquatics center, main staffing offices, and residential group homes.

The residential housing will provide a live-in opportunity for eligible middle & high school youth participants that fosters a consistent, safe and thriving environment they may not otherwise be privy to due to their current home and/or personal circumstances, and lack of positive mentors.  Residential coaches or “house parents” will reside with the youth participants to provide supervision and additional guidance during non-peak ranch hours.