Take Charge

Take Charge is a community-based nonprofit organization located in District Heights, MD, that specializes in pre-teen and teen behavior, healthy youth development, and family strengthening programs. Founded as an alternative to youth detention and student expulsion, it provides exemplary services to challenged youth through various innovative and culturally competent programming designed to enhance family dynamics and promote academic and social success.

Founded by Shaar R. Mustaf in 1990, Take Charge aims to develop youth resilience against negative behaviors while fostering personal, family, and cultural pride. With a strong commitment to supporting at-risk youth, the organization utilizes research-based solutions to address social issues related to deviant and criminal behavior, helping to build good character and leadership skills among young individuals.

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