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The Edge Effect "they pushed... we flew"The Edge Effect is a non-profit company focusing on Community. About UsAbout UsThe Edge Effect is a non-profit company incorporated in Washington State. We are currently in the process of obtaining our 501(c)(3) status. Why does The Edge Effect exist?To incoorperate local trained professionals that are dedicated and passonate about teen, families and community wellness. To connect teens and families with community resources and outreach services; focusing on youth and assisting families by connecting them to specific programs to meet their needs and providing follow-up assistance as desiredTo be community refuge centers; places where the youth and family units can find help and resources that will assist to stabilize them in times of crisis, . To provide instruction, training, and resources in crisis intervention, family needs and teen related issues. To direct teens and families to long term professional counseling and intervention services, including youth services, drug and alcohol prevention programs, anger management programs, family reconciliation and recreation opportunities. To provide outdoor experiences and experiential education opportunities. To establish ongoing personalized assistance programs for teens at risk by providing a location and personnel who will connect and monitor the individuals progress in programs listed in these articles. To funnel youth into outdoor/environmental programs that initiate personal growth, and facilitate individual, team and community awareness. development, overcome obstacles, and develop community values. To offer programs that promote abstinence as a viable alternative to sex education.To provide community and global activities that promote teamwork, community, and diversity. To connect teens with local mentoring, academic tutoring programs and after school homework labs. To link participants to job connections. To offer programs for personal growth and development. To offer adaptive rehabilitation and outdoor programs for persons with disabilities. To create new tools and equipment that promotes persons with disabilities to safely enjoy the outdoor environments and activities. To engage in other activities related to our charitable purposes and to expand and redefine our programs from time to time as necessary to continue to meet the changing needs of the community. Programs

ProgramsThe Edge Effect's Components:The Edge Effect was created with three unique project components, The Northwest Mentoring and Education Center project called Smart Turn (H2O), Outdoor Exploration and Education project, called ( OE2) The Community Outreach Centers project called ( CO2)These were formed in a synergistic relationship to provide outreach, crisis intervention, alcohol/drug assessment, risk assessments, short-term counseling for teens and families, community resource education and referral, outdoor education/recreation programs and life skills and mentoring components. History

HistoryOur History The Edge Effect was formed in response to a community need to identify and assist youths who are going through turbulent transitions to adulthood and offer positive support systems that can assist in avoiding the pitfalls that can negatively impact or derail their lives. The focus is slightly different in each project components and at each level but the goal remained the same; empower and challenge the young person to make positive changes in his/her life and provide assistance to their families during these transitions. In 1980 the Corsons formed a core of dedicated professionals that began to research and develop what would later be the three project components. Timeline of Community & Volunteer Activities that Lead to the Creation of the Edge Effect1980-1990Outdoor Exploration Programs for challenging youthDeveloped Extreme SportsDeveloped late night basketball and recreation programsTeen drop-in programs & couceling center Mentoring and tutoring component for at risk teens 1990-2000Initiated weekend drop-in basketball and recreation programs that was later adopted by Redmond Parks & RecreationDeveloped concept of a teen center that was later identified as the Old Redmond Fire House "Teen Center":Developed an intervention program for graffiti and tagging problem in Redmond that later resulted in the Hip Hop Walls in Redmond.Creation of a 'grass roots" construction company to support and train local youth.Wilderness Exploration Programs trips for teens & familiesSupported and volunteered at the initial Teen Feed dinners projectOutdoor trips for people with DisabilitiesDrug & Pregnancy Prevention ProgramsHUD projects for low-income seniorsAcres Of Diamonds Projects 2000-2008 Camping trips for low-income youthAfter school programs for Youth At-Risk 2000-2005 at Redmond Junior High (Now adopted by Redmond Parks & Recreation)Latino after school soccer programsHUD projects for low-income seniorsJob training program for JH & HS studentsKayaking Adaptive Paddling ProgramsDrug & Pregnancy Prevention ProgramsCreation of the Outdoor Adventure CenterAdventure trips for student refugees from AfghanistanSki & Snowboard trips for low-income studentsNative American youth programsRedmond Lights paddling events for the communityJunior High Homework clubJob Connections for High School studentsIndex River House Rural Community Center2008 - Initiated "The Edge Effect" as a comprehensive program to ogment and replace "Project Smart Turn."Locations& IndexLocations RedmondDonate

DonateBuy NowContact UsThe Edge EffectThe Edge Effect is a nonprofit organization that provides assistance, prevention and intervention programs that address the needs of children, older youth and families in the City of Redmond and surrounding King and Snohomish Counties. This is accomplished in three project components, The Northwest Mentoring and Education Center project called Smart Turn, The Outdoor Exploration and Education Project, (OE2) and The Community Outreach Centers (CO2) Project. These were formed in a synergistic relationship to provide outreach, crisis intervention, alcohol/drug assessment, risk assessments, short-term counseling for teens and families, community resource education and referral, outdoor education/recreation programs and life skills and mentoring components.

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