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WELCOME TO 

THE

TRUE NORTH

PROJECT

Pointing youth in the right direction

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FOR STUDENTS

Ages 10 - 19 

6th - 12th grade

AT SCHOOLS & FACILITIES 

Guest speaking

Series

PRACTICAL LIFE SKILLS

Healthy relationship building through activity based learning

A BRIGHTER
FUTURE

Stronger youth, for

a successful life

ABOUT US

The True North Program

The True North Project is a student-focused initiative of Live the Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening relationships and building healthier families, couples, and communities.

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Through eight engaging, interactive guest-speaking sessions, the True North Team partners with schools and youth-serving organizations to equip students ages 10–19 with practical relationship skills that support personal growth and lifelong success.​

Branch In Sunlight

WHY PARTNER WITH US?

Healthy Relationship Education

Let's face it: many students struggle to communicate and build healthy relationships.

 

These challenges can affect their academic success, emotional well-being, and future opportunities.

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The True North Project equips students with practical, evidence-based relationship skills to communicate effectively, make healthy choices, and build a foundation for lifelong success

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The Focus

LEARN ABOUT

Healthy Relationship Building

Developing skills in setting boundaries, effective communication, conflict resolution, and learning to recognize relationship red flags.

Decision-Making & Self-Regulation

Strengthening critical thinking, emotional management, and responsible choices.

Success Pathways

Inspiring students to set SMART goals while exploring their aspirations, dreams, and vision for a successful future.

Substance Use Prevention

Empower students to resist peer pressure, learn the facts about substance use and its effects, and identify risk factors.

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HEAR IT FROM THE STUDENTS

Real Conversations. Lasting Impact.

Isaac L. 12th Grade

Ava W. 11th Grade

Maria M. 7th Grade

MEET THE

Passionate people, ready to serve.

TRUE NORTH TEAM

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Chip Alberston

Director of Student Programming

Grand Rapids, MI

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Doug Stephens

Regional Director

Tallahassee, FL

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Abdual Howard

Student Coordinator

Tallahassee, FL

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Kristen Gannon

Student Coordinator

Ft. Walton Beach, FL

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Peyton Corley 

Student Coordinator

Orlando, FL

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William Chessner

Student Coordinator

Jacksonville, FL

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Sarah Chessner

Adminstrative Assistant

Jacksonville, FL

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Nate Stephans

Student Facilitator

Tallahassee, FL

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Kristi Corley

Director of Communications

Orlando, FL

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Alphonso Robinson

Assistant Director of Communications

Orlando, FL

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Jakobe Petitdo

Creative Media Coordinator

Orlando, FL

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READY TO GET IN TOUCH?

Our team is passionate about serving students and helping young people build the skills they need to navigate relationships and succeed in life.​

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Connect with one of our Regional Student Coordinators to learn how we can serve your school, facility, or community.

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