Run Like REL is an aspiring nonprofit organization serving and inspiring inner city diverse youth in their efforts to best discover, define and go after their goals and dreams. Run Like REL’s mission is to close the college achievement gap among innercity youth of color in the Twin Cities by providing inclusive and impactful collaborative and community-driven curriculum, programming and events ou
tside of the classroom. Our efforts work to improve overall success and college graduation rates among this youth demographic that may not have easily accessible resources and life coaching to help them best discover, define and achieve their dreams. We provide tools and resources to help youth set goals and make individualized action plans in order to best prepare them to go after and ultimately achieve their own definition of success. The organization's programs and services will focus on three key components; college bound programming, network and career development and health and wellness. This organization was created by Minneapolis philanthropist, entrepreneur and running enthusiast, Ariel(REL) Kendall in efforts to provide valuable resources and mentorship in order to best motivate and inspire young adults to start with a dream, chase after it and run with it; to dream BIG and never give up.
“I hope to ignite individual passions in young adults and help them achieve their dreams, in any and all aspects of their lives. I want inner city youth to acknowledge their full potential and let them know that their dreams can become a reality. Run Like REL will provide them with the resources, skills and environment to stay inspired and achieve their personal definition of success.”
How we will best serve 18-24 inner city youth?
-Biannual 5K/10K races to promote healthy lifestyles and encouragement/support for accomplishing life/fitness goals resource allocation services
-College campus tours (college administration partnerships, community/events)
-A Scholarship fund (one scholarship a year will be awarded to a 18-24 year old to help them in their journey to accomplishing their dreams and goals.
-Fun and inspiring fundraising events(dream board building, spoken word, etc.) to promote healthy living in a positive and judgemental free environment in order for our young adults and community members to thrive and support one another.
-Consulting for youth in their Dream/goal setting, getting them organized in their set plan of action/next steps.
