We have discovered, having researched countless, documented, and conducted case studies of at-risk individuals that Maslow’s placement of “self actualization” as the last need is actually first on the list of needs for the disadvantaged demographic which we serve. Over the last ten years, with over half a million disadvantaged and at-risk individuals from Urban epicenters throughout the Country as far north as Detroit, the South in New Orleans and as far West as Compton, we at SOS have discovered this common thread existing amongst this culture. This finding has significantly impacted our approach to training and outreach as we understand the plight of this perceived disadvantaged population will forgo their physiological, safety and security needs in order to obtain affirmation and a sense of belonging. Therefore, we are able to understand the challenges of this at-risk group and are able to employ our influences in a similar format through a positive systematic approach. Hence, participants are filtered through hands on training designed to meet diversity of their vital needs.