OUR STORY
Journey Through Time: The Story of Our Legacy
Dee and Mozell have a heart for troubled youth. They have over 30 years of experience in the educational system in Polk County, Florida, working with youth in varying stages of distress and need. Keeping It Real Outreach Ministry was born out of a desire to bring love and understanding to at-risk youth.
ABOUT US
Our Values
- Dedicated Support
- Tailored Programs
- Community Engagement
- Ongoing Mentorship
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Our Vision & Mission
A ministry ordained by God to minister hope, vision and wisdom into the lives of our youth. This ministry’s goal is to assist our nations youth in building a foundation of values by guiding them into becoming productive, law-abiding citizens in our communities.
Keeping It Real’s primary goal is to keep kids off the streets and out of jails. we also want to assist them with job referrals (via Polk Works), employ-ability training and provide them with job skills, interviewing skills (things like how to shake a hand, eye-to-eye contact, arriving on time, etc).
Years
700+
Summer Students
400+ After School Students
OUR PROFESSIONALS
Our Expert Educators
At KIRM, our expert educators are dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among our students.
Mozell Axson
CEO
Dee Hester-Axson
Program Director
Kay Williams
Educator/Driver
Irene Harrell
Educator/Driver
Mozell Axson II
Administrator
James Axson
Administrator
Kirstyn Stanton
Tutor
Linda Jackson
Educator
