School Based Community Services

Manterfly provides evidence based programs on site to a group of six to ten youth of similar age and development. The sessions are facilitated by trained facilitators for a period of 1.5 to 2 hours. Sessions are held for eight weeks or more, depending on the need of the partnering agency. The groups are provided on our location, in schools, community centers, afterschool facilities, group homes, and churches.

The Breaking Cycles program is a school based program currently operating out of 8 public schools in the city of Richmond.  Breaking Cycles focuses on breaking the negative cycle of incarceration that effect many of our communities.  The groups are organized by grade level and include critical thinking skills, conflict resolution, character development and case management.

Food Pantry and Emergency Care Package

Manterfly is available to the community to increase access to food and personal hygiene items for the hungry and those facing a financial emergency. Our services offer temporary food and emergency supplies assistance to residents who qualify.

Job Resource Lab

Manterfly provides access to computer technology by offering open lab opportunities on a year-round basis. We also have specialized programs for adults and youth who have little or no experience with computers. There are open lab hours to the public with FREE internet for career exploration and job search which are designated at specific times. A lab pass from the receptionist is required before entering the lab and Counselors are available for assistance not related to equipment.