At GRIP The School, we partner with six Chicago Public High Schools where we connect with students at Cookies & Convos – a discussion group that meets during students’ lunch periods. GRIP staff facilitates discussions around topics including grief, conflict resolution, current events, and students’ experiences with church. We also run a Boxing Club at Steinmetz High School to further connect with students. At both programs, relationships are built and students are invited to SLAM where they’ll connect and build towards Life-on-Life relationships with mentors.