30,000 Feet

30,000 Feet is a cultural youth empowerment program, propelling Black youth to new heights. 

Led by African Americans from our community on the East Side of Saint Paul, we help students ages 5 to 18 succeed through a proven model that integrates creative experiences and social emotional learning. 

Since 2013, we've helped more than 2,500 Saint Paul youth reach their full potential. 

This Give to the Max Day, we need to raise $10,000 to reimagine equity and kick off the planning phase of our Black Arts Center. With your support, we will create the first space for Black youth in Saint Paul. 

Your gift will create a space for Black youth where their history and culture is centered and celebrated. Learn more about our arts and tech education and impact here. 

The Black Arts Center will: 

-Allow us to double the number of youth we serve from 125 youth to 250 youth per year 

-Be located on the East Side of Saint Paul and open in February 2022 

-Be designed by the youth and families we serve, and create a physical space with art and recording studios, classrooms, mentoring pods, and a community gathering space