The Village Method (TVM) offers culturally responsive, year-round programs that use arts and cultural education to support youth and families across Southern Alameda County—from San Leandro to Fremont and Newark. Our core services center African diasporic traditions, creative expression, and academic support.

ASHÉ (Academic Support & Holistic Enrichment):
A school-based after-school program for elementary and middle school students. Youth engage in daily cultural rituals like “Harambee,” receive homework support, healthy snacks, and participate in Afrocentric arts activities including visual arts, music, and storytelling.

Camp G.R.A.C.E.:
Our summer camp—Gardening, Robotics, Arts, and Cultural Enrichment—combines academic reinforcement with creative expression. Students explore visual and performing arts while staying connected to their cultural roots.

Youth Cultural Ambassadors:
In partnership with the Choose College Educational Foundation, this program introduces students to global Black culture. Youth engage in cross-cultural learning through music, language, food, and art, connecting local experience to the global African Diaspora.

Family Engagement & First Teachers Collaborative:
TVM provides art-based workshops and storytelling spaces for parents to engage in their children’s education and advocate for equity in schools. Families participate in cultural events and community-building activities that strengthen their role as their child’s first teacher.

Cascading Mentorship Program (with Chabot College):
College students receive training in arts-based youth work, community building, and classroom management. They mentor high school students, who in turn mentor middle and elementary students—creating a mentorship pipeline rooted in cultural expression and leadership.

All programs are free and designed to reduce anxiety, build identity, and improve outcomes through culturally grounded arts education.