The Mix

* To minister to youth living in Southeast Lancaster City and beyond

* To promote personal, spiritual, and educational growth in a safe, wholesome environment

* To provide Biblical, culturally-relevant, and holistic activities

* To be a catalyst for establishing the youth and their families in community churches The Mix at Arbor Place is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization dedicated to meeting the academic, recreational, social, and spiritual needs of Lancaster's inner city youth.

Through the holistic and structured approach, students who otherwise would not have the opportunity to receive high-quality academic tutoring, private music lessons, hip-hop dance classes, Christian education, leadership development, financial literacy training and much more. The after school program is dedicated for students ranging from 7 to 17 years of age.

The vision for Arbor Place began with a local Mennonite pastor in the early 1980's. This vision received strong backing from many denominations, individuals, and other charitable organizations. Arbor Place opened its doors to the community in 1985. In July 1986, the Arbor Place Board of Directors took possession of the Siegel-Ansel Bag and Burlap Company Building, 520 North Street, Lancaster, which housed the old teen center. The old building was demolished and the new youth development center was built. The doors were opened to the public in June 2012.