Academic Programs
Our programs and services were designed to support positive societal change. We offer life-enriching resources and skills in a unique and effective manner that promotes a healthier emotional, mental, social, academic, and professional state of being. The Foundation offers programs in the following areas:
- Academic Enrichment
- Counseling
- Coaching and Life Skills
- Physical and Mental Health
- Social, Cultural, and Etiquette Enhancement
Laura Lee Education Awareness and Development Program (LLEAD)
Established in honor of a great woman of valor, compassion, and exceptional passion for student enhancement and growth in the area of education, the L. LEAD Program was developed to stimulate students in educational awareness by providing services such as homework assistance, mentoring, leadership and life skills, community-service projects and cultural enrichment programs that foster and motivate students to enhance their academic potentials.
Showell Foundation Students To Achieve Academic Readiness (STAAR)
The SF. STAAR program provides students with SAT preparation, exposure to college-level courses, and college tours to various institutions in order to heighten awareness. This program will interact closely with college admission, as well as render mock interviews and letter-writing services.
Showell Foundation Purposed and United to Reclaim our Pursuit of Science and Engineering — (PURPOSE) 
The PURPOSE program was established especially for young ladies and gentlemen who desire a career in Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics, also known as the STEM fields. This program was designed to enhance the lives of young people educationally and culturally through several key components: etiquette enrichment, community service, homework assistance, computer literacy and technology awareness, as well as mentoring programs with STEM professionals.
Showell Foundation Seizing Each Level of Fulfillment (SELF)
SELF focuses on the mental and emotional health and maturity of our young people; concentrating on increasing self esteem, providing a firm foundation for making morally sound decisions, behavior change, and critical thinking skills. SELF also provides the necessary tools to be able to function effectively in society and instills responsibility, teaches accountability, and applies core values on which to live.
A quarterly magazine/news-letter created by students to assist with creative writing skills. Students will work closely with journalist, English professors, publicist, and other educators in order to enhance writing skills while implementing material that will positively impact theirimmediate communities
Showell Foundation Youth Educated in Areas of Health (YEAH)
Various issues in health such as adolescent obesity,alcoholism, STDs, and other health disparities are affecting the progression and performance of our youth. In conjunction with the *University of Pennsylvania’s School of Medicine and School of Public Health, SF YEAH will provide seminars, symposiums and projects to assist in increasing esteem as well as awareness.
Recognize Education Accept Culture Hard work (REACH)
REACH is designed to expose students to a life outside their immediate surroundings which, in turn, will provide them with a more positive perspective and appreciation of life. Program REACH is a 3 week program that provides select students to travel abroad to engage in life changing experiences. During their 3 week journey, they will attend school with their peers while working and learning about other traditions and cultures. Our goal is to enlighten students with, real-life experiences that will assist them in becoming more productive citizens, self-sufficient, prepared for life experiences, and more responsible, as well as accountable for their own actions. In addition, after students have successfully completed the program, they will have an opportunity to intern at the United Nations (UN) in New York, and other major corporations around the world during the summer of their junior or senior years.
We RECOGNIZE that we can accomplish anything to which we set our minds;
Through EDUCATION and opportunity, we enhance our lives while strengthening our own communities;
We ACCEPT that we were created to be successful and that our life has a grand purpose;
We embrace others CULTURE while rejoicing our own;
We know the importance of HARD WORK and are willing to make the necessary sacrifices.
Services
The Showell Foundation, Inc. is founded on Christian principles, however, we do not discriminate against individuals because of their religion; we are able to help people from all walks of life and various denominations. Our goal is to provide professional counseling services to guide and support individuals who are seeking a change to promote a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Our staff is comprised of qualified counselors recognized by the State Board of Counselors, and certified members of ministry.
“Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou may be wise in thy latter end. There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.” (Prov. 19:20-21).
In today’s society we experience the increased stress of the world, the demise of the nuclear family, and with such comes a moral decline. Problems within marriages, families, schools and places of employment have generated a surge in violence, drug usage, and depression, to cite a few. As the pressures of the world continue to increase, how does one cope with the stresses of life? From whom should one seek advice and to whom should people turn?
“The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in Him.” (Nahum 1:7)
Our purpose is to encourage and assist individuals to seek, grow, and solve problems through the love of Christ while providing them with the psychological and mental health tools to empower themselves and overcome adversities. We provide psychological counseling with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to assist individuals with sorting issues and overcoming life circumstances.
We are experts in various areas of mental health that provide hope to your situations. Our services include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prayer
- Bible Studies
- Motivational and Inspirational Lectures
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Counseling for individual, couples, family and/or groups in various areas:
- Domestic abuse
- Drug/substance use and abuse
- Sexual issues and addictions
- Financial management
- Relational resolution (marital, family, colleagues, peer)
- Employment training
- Conflict resolution
- Disease/illness
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Blended families/parenting
- Bereavement
- And much more; please contact us directly to discuss your counseling needs.
We offer workshops and seminars in the following areas:
- Self-esteem enhancement
- Life skills
- Corporate training seminars
- Relationship building
- Cultural sensitivity training
Other Programs
Christian Counseling for Athletes (CCA)
CCA is a program created to assist professional athletes in solving their problems with professional, spiritual counseling and enrichment. The Foundation acknowledges that having Christ as the center of one’s life is the key to a more meaningful, successful, and joyful existence. It is our goal to help professional athletes exemplify Christ in all they do. The Foundation offers 24-hour access clergy to provide special assistance to individuals in need of confidential, spiritual and personal counseling.
Acquiring and Developing Acts for Ministry (ADAM)
ADAM is a program established to provide the necessary tools for individuals who are new, as well as those continue their walk with Christ. As people of God, we desire to help individuals develop and/or enhance their knowledge and understanding of Him. To that end, ADAM provides several services that are not limited to, the following:
- Bible Study
- Prayer
- Community Outreach
- Evangelism
