the H.A.V.E.N program
the H.A.V.E.N program
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H.A.V.E.N. (Help Achieve Victorious Endings Now) is a transformative youth program founded by Rising from the Shadows, LLC visionary Latoya Alston, designed to positively shift the trajectory of children’s lives in today’s complex world. Through meaningful community engagement, practical life instruction, the application of biblical principles, and intentional future-focused development, H.A.V.E.N. equips young people with the tools they need to thrive—not just survive.
At the core of the program is The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens by Latoya Alston. This resource is used to train facilitators within churches, nonprofits, and community organizations, while also serving as the foundation for Rising from the Shadows–led programming delivered directly in the community.
We are eager to expand the impact of H.A.V.E.N. and bring this life-changing program to new communities. If you are a church, nonprofit organization, school, prevention education provider, or community group committed to inspiring, teaching, and equipping today’s youth, we invite you to partner with us.
For inquiries, partnerships, or program implementation, please contact our Program Coordinator, Shakura Woodland, at Shakura@RisingfromtheShadows.net. We offer local collaborations and virtual training sessions to support you in successfully implementing these workbooks and lessons wherever you are.
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******Mentoring Program Begins September 2026******
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Shakura Woodland
Meet Our Program Coordinator
Meet Our Program Coordinator
Shakura Woodland is the Program Coordinator for Rising from the Shadows' H.A.V.E.N. program. Shakura has a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work and in the future she has hopes of using that degree to start a foundation for underrepresented/underserved children. Her passion in life is to help children find their path in life. It is because of Shakura's passion and heart that she is the perfect addition to our organization!
Woodland will be taking on a major role within the H.A.V.E.N. program for Rising from the Shadows and becoming not only an ambassador for prevention education, but a community outreach specialist who will serve with Rising from the Shadows to bridge gaps of inequity. She will help to create educational spaces and opportunities for young boys and girls in the community to empower them with the tools that they need to survive in today's society. She will be training under the Founder, Latoya Alston, closely to learn the brand and help to create brand messaging for the program.
In her free time, she likes to do arts and crafts! She is a creative mind that loves to learn (and teach) through the arts. We are so blessed to be able to have such a talented soul representing this organization in the community and are excited to help nurture the God-given talents that she possesses.
The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens
The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens
(Biblical Version)
(Biblical Version)
The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens: Biblical Version
The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens: Biblical Version
Today's world presents young people with challenges that previous generations could never have imagined. The Survival Workbook for Tweens and Teens: Biblical Edition was created to equip middle and high school students with the biblical wisdom, practical life skills, and confidence they need to navigate those challenges while standing firm in their faith.
This interactive workbook addresses real-life topics that today's youth face, including self-esteem, identity, peer pressure, healthy relationships, bullying, abuse, social media, decision-making, emotional wellness, personal boundaries, and much more. Each lesson is rooted in Scripture, grounded in biblical truth, and designed to encourage meaningful conversations between young people and the trusted adults who guide them.
More than just a workbook, this resource helps students discover who God created them to be, recognize their worth in Christ, make wise choices, and develop the courage to live according to God's purpose for their lives. Through reflection questions, practical activities, biblical teaching, and real-life application, students are empowered to grow spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and socially.
Designed specifically for middle and high school students, this workbook addresses sensitive yet essential topics with honesty, compassion, and a strong biblical foundation. Whether used at home, in churches, Christian schools, youth groups, mentoring programs, or small groups, it serves as a valuable tool for discipleship and life preparation.
God's Word reminds us:
*"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and
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