We are Youth Empowerment.

Our Mission

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 MENTORS is 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-informed Care 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 a Solutions-based organization that encourages and promotes Systemic Change to provide equity, diversity, and inclusion for all individuals.