Our Programs

Connected Families

Empowering Families for a Brighter Future

Connected Families, formerly known as Connected Visions, is MACG's family-based program designed to support moderate- to low-income families in achieving their financial, educational, vocational, and personal goals. Through guided needs assessments and goal-setting, our facilitators provide personalized support, referrals, and workshops on essential topics, including:

  • Financial literacy

  • Social and emotional skill-building

  • Family communication

  • Career and job readiness

  • Healthy living

By equipping families with the tools and knowledge they need, Connected Families fosters long-term stability and success.

GVINE

Gun Violence Intervention Network & Empowerment Program

Breaking the Cycle of Gun Violence in Chester

GVINE is dedicated to interrupting cycles of gun violence by providing critical support to at-risk youth ages 10-24. Through targeted intervention and mentorship, we empower young individuals to make positive life choices. Our core services include:

  • Violence interruption - crisis intervention and de-escalation facilitated by credible messengers 

  • Workforce preparation through NextChap, a 10-week paid job readiness training for young adults ages 18–24

  • Community-based and in-school mentoring and violence prevention education through ROAR (Real Ones Achieving and Rising (ages 10-17)

  • Outreach to at-risk youth

  • One-on-one and group mentorship through G’s Mentoring G’s – Mentorship circles for boys ages 10–17

  • Referrals to external service providers

  • Participation with our Connected Families Network

By fostering resilience and providing essential resources, GVINE creates safer communities and brighter futures.

TEAM MAC

Helping Youth Thrive

Team MAC is MACG’s foundational youth development program, designed to support young people ages 8-17 through positive adult mentorship, life skills development, and real-world learning experiences. Our program helps youth build and strengthen essential competencies, including:

  • Defining boundaries and expectations

  • Making constructive use of time

  • Integrating positive values

  • Maintaining a commitment to learning

  • Developing a strong, positive identity

Through guidance, encouragement, and meaningful opportunities, Team MAC empowers young individuals to reach their full potential.