Our mission is to transform communities and increase public safety through community mentorship, building resilience, advocacy, and system transformation for high-needs individuals and families
Our Vision
Historically oppressed and marginalized individuals and communities are healed and transformed.
Values
Youth Empowerment is recognized nationally as a leader in the Credible Messenger movement. We believe the power of lived-experience MENTORSis the greatest value we can provide to help our participants heal from trauma and become contributing members of their communities.
M - We Motivate individuals to be the best versions of themselves for themselves, their families, and their communities.
E - All programs promote Equity through Empowerment.
N - We meet the Needs of our participants, families and communities with services that demonstrate the value of love.
T - A Trauma-informedCare approach is necessary to achieve Trust.
O - We offer support and Opportunities to those who have been marginalized, oppressed and stigmatized
R - We teach and value Resilience in all individuals and work to build lived-experience leaders.
S - We are aSolutions-based organization that encourages and promotes Systemic Change to provide equity, diversity, and inclusion for all individuals.
