OUR MISSION
S.O.A.R. Hospitality & Travel YLC, Inc. 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.
OUR VISION
To be a proficiently performing academic organization, with nationally and internationally recognized programs noted for showcasing the potential of our inner-city youth. To promote values, integrity, and respect for others and their community while broadening individual scholastic achievement.
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A look back at another AMAZING YEAR!
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“The course is comprehensive, current, and easy to understand. you will find the course packed with practical examples and applications to satisfy students and instructors alike.”
S.O.A.R Scholar
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“This program made me a well-rounded person and more confident. I had a lot of fun and I enjoyed meeting new people.”
S.O.A.R. Scholar
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“I want to start my business in the near future, and I know that everything that I have learned so far, even with things not regarding my business, is going to be needed and I appreciate it so much.”
S.O.A.R. Scholar
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“Maybe one day, I will become successful and be able to spread this opportunity to more people like me. the two times I've done this program, I've learned more and was able to be a part of something meaningful.
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“Sierra’s following in her sister’s footsteps and is enrolled in her University’s Nursing Program. The internship confirmed her passion to pursue travel nursing. She’s helping communities one day and pay it forward or help expand the aspirations of the communities.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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“Most positive influence (to Jennaya)? I would say everything, because Ms. Rosie took every kid in her wings as a mother, as a peer, as a Founder/C.E.O. of the program. She helps those kids, not just my kid, achieve something.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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“..the internship to Jamaica has shown a different light in him and another kind of spark on his aspirations of becoming a Chef. He has a passion for the culinary arts and cooking in general. I believe the internship heightened his intrigue for more of what Jamaica had offered him. Overall, the Jamaica internship was a great steppingstone to his future.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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"I saw the growth in her (CeCe) because she got out of her comfort zone. It’s a positive aspect, I believe, because kids that I encounter, they got see how other kids live. A lot of times in the U.S., our kids here they have the best (highspeed Wi-Fi and indoor AC) but seeing another kid in another country who may not have as much as they have, it opened her eyes to some things. "
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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I saw an immense growth and change in CeCe since she attended the Jamaica internship. She actually stayed out of her comfort zone, trying new things, also, got a bond with the other scholars. And I think it’s a great thing because she found othet students who are like minded with herS. They all worked together in their blind spots and strengths.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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“I am grateful that Rosie and her team nurtured, loved, and gave guidance to my son (Tyrese) becoming interested in trying new things. As a result of the internship in Jamaica, we went on college tours, and he was more interested in Computer Science and Security and wants to build his own Security company.
S.O.A.R SCHOLAR PARENT
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“He come back as much mature individual. The impact that it has on his future goals and aspirations, is very big, it open his eyes to want more, to see more, to learn more, to do more, and to help other as well.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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“This internship really changed him, before Jamaica, he never really spoke about going to college, he is more about going to military but after coming back from Jamaica the first thing he started doing was the college applications and going to college tours and so he really buckle down he started to mature more, he really started asking questions about what life is like in college campuses.”
S.O.A.R. SCHOLAR PARENT
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S.O.A.R. HIGHLIGHTS
🎊𝐒.𝐎.𝐀.𝐑. 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐢𝐧 𝐎𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐕𝐢𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲!✨!!🎊
WE DID IT!!! We are thrilled to announce that S.O.A.R. Hospitality & Travel, YLC Inc. has proudly earned a top spot as a recipient of the prestigious Invest in Others Grant for Change, securing our single largest grant amount to date. We have officially made the cut—check us out! A monumental achievement for us all! THANK YOU GOD!!
This acknowledgment is a powerful affirmation of our commitment to creating meaningful impact, particularly in advancing our mission for the youth. We are eagerly anticipating the opportunity to delve into the exciting initiatives that this milestone will support and share more about the substantial progress we are achieving.
A heartfelt thank you to Invest in Others for recognizing and supporting our mission. We are grateful for the opportunity to impact the lives of our youth and the community. Visit the IiO Winners and Finalists page to see our name in lights: https://www.investinothers.org/winners-finalists/
🎊 3rd Annual Youth Gala!!✨
𝐒.𝐎.𝐀.𝐑.’𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚, 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟐/𝟗, 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐩𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜! 🌟 𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚𝐬 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐒.𝐎.𝐀.𝐑. 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬! 𝐀 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬. 🙌✨
𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭! 𝐒𝐢𝐭 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐱 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐥!
S.O.A.R. G A L L E R Y
🎓🚌Unforgettable HBCU College Tour to Lincoln University & Delaware State University!!
🎸🔥 Rock the Block 2023: Where Music, Rain, and Community Spirit Thrive!
📣An Unforgettable Journey of the S.O.A.R. Internship in Jamaica!
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“Giving back, creating opportunities, motivating, building self-confidence, enhancing abilities, educating, and growth development are the reasons I am here!”
— Leon McCamery, S.O.A.R. Vice President