High Aspirations Incorporated

About Us

HA remains committed to best and evidence-based practices, strategies, and approaches, in order to evolve continuously through updated and enhanced programs responsive to the needs of Kansas City’s at risk youth.

Mission Statement
High Aspirations raises African American males’ aspirations by initiating innovative ways to improve the quality of their lives spiritually, emotionally, socially, and academically.

Our Vision
Planting an all-African American, faith-based mentoring program in the heart of the city changes the lives of African American males. These young men will be tomorrow’s leaders. A nurturing program for African American males increases social capacity and leads to a better quality of life for all, beginning in the inner city and resonating throughout the world.

High Aspirations is a faith-based program which solely focuses on young African American males, ages 8 to 18. The program supports them in four areas: socially, academically, emotionally, and spiritually. HA addresses the lack of role models for African American males through mentoring. More than 100 young men have graduated from the High Aspirations program.

Our program is designed to place young men on a path toward becoming productive society members, loving husbands, and dutiful fathers. The following key components rotate throughout each month: Community Service, Leadership & Finance, Spiritual Enrichment, Chess & Strategy, & College Readiness.