S.O.A.R. HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL YLC, INC.

“Empowering underserved youth to become future change agents.”

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S.OA.R. HOSPITALITY & TRAVEL YLC, INC.

OUR MISSION

S.O.A.R. is a multifaceted 501c3 non-profit organization aimed at empowering youth in underserved communities to become future change agents, excelling in their academics while leading the charge in the fields of hospitality, travel, business, and entrepreneurship.

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Empowering Youth Through Our Programs

At S.O.A.R., we are committed to equipping young people with the knowledge, experiences, and opportunities they need to grow into confident leaders. Through our dynamic programs, we nurture talent, spark purpose, and empower youth to rise above limitations and thrive.

VIRTUAL BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY BOOTCAMP

A free virtual bootcamp that empowers youth with the fundamentals of business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality, helping them gain real-world skills, global awareness, and leadership experience to thrive in both industries and beyond.

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HYBRID BUSINESS & HOSPITALITY BOOTCAMP

A unique hybrid bootcamp that blends virtual learning with in-person experiences, equipping youth with hands-on skills in business, entrepreneurship, and hospitality while building leadership, teamwork, and real-world connections.

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HBCU COLLEGE TOURS

Inspiring campus visits that expose students to the college experience, helping them envision their future, explore academic paths, and set educational goals.

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INTERNATIONAL INTERNSHIPS

A life-changing journey abroad where scholars gain cross-cultural insight, real-world work experience, and a deeper understanding of global citizenship.

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5th Annual Youth Gala & Graduation Ceremony

Saturday, December 13, 2025
Join us for the most elegant evening of the year. Celebrate excellence, achievement, and the bright future of our youth.

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Stories of Impact

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📰 📢𝐇𝐎𝐓 𝐎𝐅𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒!! 🎓 S.O.A.R. Pride at Morgan State: Alumnus K’veon Hopkins Shares His College Journey! 💼 Wrapping Up in Style: S.O.A.R. Scholars Shine in Week 8 of the Hospitality & Travel Series! 🌟 Celebrate, Give, Inspire — The 5th Annual Youth Gala & Graduation is Almost Here! Don’t forget to visit our website, connect with us on social media (LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, X - formerly Twitter), and subscribe to our YouTube channel! #globalopportunity #LetsSoar #NonProfit #CommunityImpact #YouthEmpowerment #NJNonProfit #NYCNonProfit #GiveBack #SocialGood #ChangeMakers #SupportLocal #Philanthropy #CommunityBuilding #CharityWork #NJCharity #NYCCharity #Volunteerism #HelpingHands #CommunityService #Empowerment #localheroes

🎓✨ 𝐒.𝐎.𝐀.𝐑. 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐓𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 ✨💙 What an incredible experience! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to explore the vibrant campus of 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲, connect with inspiring leaders, and witness our scholars dream bigger than ever. Every moment was a reminder that the future is bright — and it starts with you! 🌟 This College Tour is an annual event of S.O.A.R. Hospitality & Travel, designed to help our scholars explore college life, discover new opportunities, and gain inspiration for their next chapter. 💫 💼💙 Visit our website to see more of our programs and events! www.letssoarnj.org #TourwithSOAR #FallCollegeTour2025 #MorganStateUniversity #CollegeBound #FutureLeaders #CampusExperience #SOARYouth #NextLevelEducation #SOARWithUs #SOAREmpowers #CollegeTour2025 #HBCUExperience #SOARJourney

✨ 𝐈𝐭’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐞! 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠?✨ Polish your shoes, prepare your ties, and find that perfect dress, the most elegant night of the year is almost here! 🌙 Celebrate your journey and invite your family and friends to share this moment of pride and joy. 🎓 🎟️ Reserve your seats today, RSVP now! https://pci.jotform.com/form/241013216300434 #SOARGala2025 #SOARGraduation2025 #SOARScholarsShine #SOARNightOfElegance #SOARingToSuccess #YouthEmpowerment #CommunityImpact #LetsSOAR

🎉 𝐕𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩 – 𝐇&𝐓 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬! 🎤✨ Last night, October 28, 2025, marked the finale of our Hospitality & Travel Series — and what an incredible night it was! 🌍🍽️ Our scholars truly shined as they presented their end-of-course projects and delivered impressive pitches that showcased creativity, confidence, and passion. 💼🔥 A huge shoutout to our amazing Program Director, Chef Aundre Blasingame, for leading the session, and to Ms. C, Crystal Morgan for her wonderful support throughout! 🙌 💻 Missed the session? Catch the full recap now on our YouTube channel and witness how our scholars wrapped up this inspiring series! 🎥💙 https://youtu.be/MEKDMlw8Yf4 #SOARBootcamp #BusinessAndHospitality #VirtualYouthBootcamp #SOARYLC #soarleadership #YouthInBusiness #FutureHospitalityLeaders #TeenEntrepreneurs #GlobalLeadershipStartsHere #BusinessMeetsHospitality #LeadWithSOAR #NextGenLeaders #ReimaginedForImpact #LevelUpWithSOAR