SOAR Outreach stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment. Established in 2014, SOAR Outreach is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in Wake County, North Carolina, with a steadfast commitment to uplifting low-income and homeless youth and families. Our mission is to empower individuals facing adversity, providing them with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to break down barriers and soar to their full potential.

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Problem

In Wake County, NC, low-income and marginalized communities face a multitude of challenges, particularly in the realm of education and housing. A staggering increase in student homelessness, with an 86% rise in the last decade and a 225% increase in Wake students living in motels in the last four years, underscores the severity of the housing crisis.
Wake County is more likely than those in other states to remain in poverty as adults. The lack of economic mobility is attributed to factors like income and racial segregation, poor school quality, and low social capital in neighborhoods with high poverty rates. Moreover, Wake County’s economic mobility is lower than 94% of counties nationwide, affecting children’s future earnings and opportunities

Mission

To empower and uplift marginalized and low-income individuals by providing resources and opportunities, breaking down barriers, and fostering hope to enable them to reach their full potential.

Vision

Envision a future where every person, irrespective of their background, not only overcomes adversity but thrives, contributing to a world rich in diversity, equality, and shared prosperity.

Scholarship Program for High School Students and Adults for Information Technology Courses

SOAR Outreach’s Scholarship Program is a beacon of hope for high school students in grades 11-12 and potential adult learners in Wake County, North Carolina, and surrounding counties. This transformative initiative provides financial support and educational opportunities for those eager to excel in the field of Information Technology. Participants in this program are granted access to quality IT courses, enabling them to develop essential skills in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. This program serves as a catalyst for individual growth, preparing students to seize promising career prospects and break free from the confines of financial barriers.

Courses offered

CyberSecurity, Project Management, Digital Marketing & ECommerce, Data Analytics, UX Design, IT Support, and Business Intelligence

Donation Program

Our commitment to community well-being and social inclusion is embodied in our Donation Program. We target low-income and homeless youth and families by providing essential items such as clothing, shoes, school supplies, household items, baby products, underwear, outwear, barber and hair services, and gift cards (grocery stores, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.), and hygiene products. Through this program, we alleviate immediate hardships, restore dignity, and make a profound impact on the lives of those we serve.