POWER CROSS trains and disciples over 350 at-risk boys ages
7 to 17, using sports and faith-based mentorship to offer comprehensive, no-cost support including academic tutoring, daily nutritious meals, and life-changing guidance. High school boys are drawn to Power Cross for the chance to play football, basketball, baseball, or wrestle. Athletes must maintain at least a C average to participate or receive free tutoring until their grades improve. As a result, Power Cross continues to make an extraordinary impact on the lives of the young men they serve.

 

Through the years, Power Cross has served over 400,000 free meals, coached participants to earn more than $10 million in college scholarships and celebrated more than 8,000 salvations. These are the joys but there are challenges every step of the way. In 2024, one of Power Cross’s transport vehicles broke down leaving staff suddenly unable to pick up students to participate in the program. HATL’s mission of funding immediate financial needs for our partner charities put us in the unique position to provide funding ensuring programming was uninterrupted.  In 2025, Power Cross was one of HATL’s gala recipients, and those funds allowed for needed repairs and facility expansion.