MASTER BUILDER
Public After-school Program for Grades 3-8
Mission: To cultivate the hearts and minds of young people while building impactful leaders through effective math and science instruction and strategic community transformation master.
There are two branches within this program -Master Builder Explorers and Master Builder Community Clubs. The Master Builder Explorers is targeted for children in 3rd through 5th grade and the Master Builder Community Clubs is a three year programs for students in 6th through 8th grade.
Our goals through this program are to:
- Increase math knowledge
- Increase work preparation and science connections
- Increase character understanding
Master Builder Sites
- Pan-Am Recreation Center -Mondays after school (joined with PIP Impact)
Master Builder Pledge
I am designed for a purpose
I am built for greatness
I am tested for completeness
I am wonderfully made
PIP IMPACT
Public After School Program (joined with Master Builder)
PIP Impact is a community service outreach program operating within the Pan Am Neighborhood to mentor and tutor students in 2nd through 8th grade. Program runs Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays during the school year and the summer.
Students from various colleges and universities, come together to mentor local students at Pan Am Recreation Center, throughout the school year. Providing students assistance with their homework.
VOLUNTEER
Are you interested in serving the youth and their community? PIP Start offers many opportunities to become involved in our mission. It is always great to see individuals with the same passion to serve others...?
If you are interested in serving the community or mentoring students after-school, please request and fill out a volunteer application. You may send in your application to info@pipstart.org or fax it at 1.888.874. 8855
For more information please contact us at info@pipstart.org
DETAILED HISTORY
PIP Start is a merger between two 501c(3) non-profit corporations—PIP Ministries and MOVES. PIP Ministries was founded in 1998 with the purpose to promote Christian fellowship in youth and the community. MOVES, which stands for Motivational Outreach for Visions of Engineering and Science, was founded in 1995 with the purpose to motivate students to learn through teamwork, creativity and problem solving by using math, science and engineering as a tool.
These two organizations decided to merge together to form PIP Start in 2002. Focusing on promoting Christian fellowship and motivating students to learn, PIP Start began the programs called Master Builder, which originated from MOVES and PIP Impact, an after school program that assists students in their education.
In 1998, Praise in the Park, also known as PIP was originated within the PIP Ministries branch. Praise in the Park is now part of PIP Start and takes place each year around Easter. In 2008, PIP Compassion was established as a way to focus more on the community. That same year, PIP Start was requested to create and oversee a Halloween event that led to the beginning of PIP FIRE, which stands for Fueled Ignited for puRposE. The idea came from wanting to bring something that would bring the community together in order to recognize our purpose as children of God. It is an event that focuses on purposes, choices and consequences.
This year, in 2009, PIP Compassion is separating itself from PIP Start to focus more on the community and PIP Start will continue to concentrate on education. PIP Start continues to focus on empowering our youth and community through the guidance of our Lord.
Board of Directors
Dr. Ronald E. Bell (Co-founder)
Ex-officio - Expertise: Leadership, Education, Ministry, Community, Youth
Mrs. Nia A. Bell (Co-founder)
Ex-officio - Expertise: Leadership, Ministry, Youth
Michael Knisely
Board Chair - Expertise: Law
Richard Yu
Board Secretary - Expertise: Business, Youth
Joshua A. Schroeder
Board Vice Chair – Expertise: Law
Jackie Johnson
Expertise: Ministry, Community
Janice Johnson
Expertise: Leadership, Ministry, Community, Education
Susan Veal
Board Treasurer - Expertise: Accounting, Leadership, Ministry
STAFF
Ms. Nikesha Hill
Volunteer Coordinator & Program Support Specialist
Ms. Elsie Banks
Master Builder Leader
Jodi Olsen
PIP Impact Site Director
Cynthia Alvizo
Pip Impact Assistant Leader
Rosa Marroquin
PIP Impact Program Coordinator
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. What is PIP Start?
PIP Start is a non-profit organization that was grown out of a passion to prepare the youth in serving and giving to the society with God’s heart in mind. It’s objective is to nurture the seeds of God's purpose in youth by teaching life skills, character, and academics, allowing youth to exchange destructive behavior for fruitfulness.
2. What is the difference between Master Builder and PIP Impact?
Master Builder is a program designed with a curriculum focused on teaching students math and science. The purpose of this program is to increase their knowledge in math, science and to increase character understanding.
PIP Impact is a program designed to mentor and tutor students. We assist students in their homework after school.
3. What do I need to do to enroll my child in PIP Start Programs?
Applications are found at the Pan Am Recreation Center or you can contact us at 512.524.1836.
4. Where are the PIP Impact and Master Builder Programs offered?
Our programs are offered at the Pan Am Recreation Center and at the Galindo Elementary School
5. Who can apply for PIP Compassion service?
Anyone with a heart and willingness to serve youth and community
6. How can I help PIP Start and the community?
There are many ways to help PIP Start. You can give of your time by volunteering for PIP Compassion every 2nd Saturday of the month or by volunteering at the Pan Am Recreation Center on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in our PIP Impact Program. We are always seeking volunteers and mentors.
Another way is through monetary contribution. You may find a link at pipstart.org/giving for more information.
7. Where do I sign up to volunteer?
You may go to pipstart.org/giving for a volunteer application. You may submit it via e-mail or fax it.
