Where imagination meets innovation, and every idea has the power to change the world.
Our mission is to foster creativity, personal growth, and community engagement through innovative programs that inspire and uplift our youth.
Cooking
Students learn essential culinary skills while exploring nutrition, food science, and cultural cuisines. From kitchen safety to meal planning, they gain practical skills for life.
Sewing
Discover the art of textile creation, from basic hand-sewing to machine operation. Our program encourages creative expression while teaching practical skills in fashion design.
Financial Literacy
Equipping young people with essential money management skills. From budgeting basics to understanding savings, students gain knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
Yoga
Introducing students to mindfulness practices and physical movement that support mental and physical wellness. Students learn breathing techniques, poses, and stress management.
Film & Editing
Learn the art of visual storytelling through our film and editing program. From camera operation to post-production, participants create their own video projects.
Creative Writing
Combining writing with visual arts, encouraging students to explore self-expression through various writing techniques. Students develop their voice while building creativity.
Our Programs
Cooking
Students learn essential culinary skills while exploring nutrition, food science, and cultural cuisines. From kitchen safety to meal planning, they gain practical skills for life.
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Sewing
Discover the art of textile creation, from basic hand-sewing to machine operation. Our program encourages creative expression while teaching practical skills in fashion design.
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Financial Literacy
Equipping young people with essential money management skills. From budgeting basics to understanding savings, students gain knowledge to make informed financial decisions.
Learn more
Yoga
Introducing students to mindfulness practices and physical movement that support mental and physical wellness. Students learn breathing techniques, poses, and stress management.
Learn more
Film & Editing
Learn the art of visual storytelling through our film and editing program. From camera operation to post-production, participants create their own video projects.
Learn more
Creative Writing
Combining writing with visual arts, encouraging students to explore self-expression through various writing techniques. Students develop their voice while building creativity.
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Young Chefs, Big Flavors: Celebrity Chef Maureen Brice Brings Healthy Cooking to Poughkeepsie Students
Celebrity Chef Maureen Brice joined Culinary Cultures & Class with Mama La, teaching students to make homemade teriyaki sauce, chicken teriyaki, and apple crisp in an unforgettable culinary celebration. Featured in 8 news outlets across the United States.
February 2026Energize Your Life Youth Summit
A transformative four-day event empowering young people with skills in conflict resolution, mindfulness, healthy eating, art therapy, and inspiring stories from community leaders. Work in progress - coming this summer!
July 2025Program UpdatesSweet Simplicity with Chef Nandie
A hands-on 6-week baking program where students create delightful treats from cookies to a two-tier cake, learning essential techniques and kitchen skills along the way.
Winter 2024Bring This Program to Your Community
Charlia Frank Inc. has developed a proven model for youth enrichment through culinary arts, wellness, creative expression, and STEAM — delivered in partnership with public school districts at no cost to families.
Our partnership with Poughkeepsie City School District and celebrity mentors like Chef Maureen Brice demonstrates what's possible when communities invest in young people. We're ready to bring this model nationwide.
School Districts
Bring turnkey after-school and in-school enrichment programs to your students — culinary arts, yoga, film, sewing, financial literacy, and creative writing.
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Invest in a proven, scalable model for youth development. Our programs are 100% free to families and show measurable impact in confidence, skills, and community engagement.
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