Empowering our Youth
Creating a community where every child, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to succeed and grow into a confident, healthy, and well-rounded individual through fitness, mentorship, and education.
STRT Mission
Our mission is to provide at-risk, low-income students and those dealing with social-emotional challenges the essential resources and support to help them thrive. This is achieved through accessible programs, including physical exercise, mentorship, life skills training, and academic tutoring, equipping youth with the confidence and skills necessary for success in all aspects of life.
STRONGER TODAY RESILIENT TOMORROW
STRT PROGRAMMING
Athletics
Mentorship
Learning
Life Skills
STRONGER TODAY RESILIENT TOMORROW
STRONGER TODAY RESILIENT TOMORROW
OUR WHY..
We are excited to share the Kick Off Campaign for Stronger Today Resilient Tomorrow (STRT)!
When we learned that the Youth Initiative was coming to an end, we determined to not let the positive program end. The Youth Initiative was a scholarship program providing Fall River youth the opportunity to train at Infinite Fitness. As a result, we formed a 501 (c)(3) organization to continue the Youth Initiative program while fine tuning it with valuable input from both Thomas Aubin, Superintendent, Westport Community Schools and Brian Raposo, Assistant Superintendent, Fall River Schools. STRT offers Greater Fall River youth the opportunity for physical exercise, mentorship, life skills training, and academic tutoring to equip them with the confidence and skills to succeed and to give back to their community.
Board of Directors
Patricia Shaker, President: Business owner and Board member of Somerset Berkley Education Foundation
Sharon L. Sullivan-Puccini, Vice President: Attorney and President of Somerset Berkley Education Foundation
Ashley J. Miranda, Secretary/Clerk: Teacher at Portsmouth High School and former adjustment counselor at Talbot Middle School
Joe M. Costa, Treasurer: BayCoast Bank and former mentor at Talbot Middle School
Lois M. Miller, Board Member: Guidance Counselor
Diana Viana-Almeida, Board Member: former teacher, business owner, and Fall River Soccer
Edward M. Almeida, Board Member: Fall River Soccer
Meagan Marshall, Board Member: Marketing Professional
Alexandra Soqui, Board Member:
Maria Pontes, Board Member: former Superintendent of Fall River Schools
*Additionally our Board works with community members listed below:
Mike Fernandes: former Fall River teacher, Owner of Infinite Fitness Sports Performance, Published author, and Public Speaker
Cameron Jones: Trainer/mentor at Infinite Fitness
Brian Raposo: Assistant Superintendent of Fall River Public Schools, former principal at Talbot Middle School, and owner of Regiment Training Center
Thomas Aubin: Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Aubin
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