Approach
At Youth Rise, we connect youth to a community of stable and caring adults that will walk through life with them and help them overcome the problems they are facing. We focus on prevention-based youth work with a trauma-informed lens to provide a safe and empowering community that will help youth rise to their full potential.
Our approach combines 6 pillars to provide an effective, research-based model of success for the best possible outcomes for our youth
MENTORSHIP
We believe it is crucial for young people to have positive role models giving them direction and speaking life and hope over them.
APPEALING SPACES
We create safe spaces where youth are excited to belong. We designed our physical spaces, programs, and fun activities to engage based on the interests and needs of the community. We provide a supportive environment where youth can eat healthy meals, take part in fun programming and connect to mentors.
PRACTICAL SKILLS
We know that youth need extra support. That's why we currently offer tutoring, resume building, and free sports programming. As we continue to grow, new programs will be created to meet the ongoing needs of the community.
SPIRITUAL ENGAGEMENT
We are an organization based on the teachings of Jesus. It is our desire to engage a generation to understand the importance of spirituality in everyday life. Youth Rise is an organization based on inclusivity. We are committed to having deep spiritual conversations with our youth while respecting their individual beliefs, values, and world views.
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
We are passionate about raising up homegrown leaders. We will do this by establishing leadership development with the goal of training local young people who will pour positively back into their own communities.
TRAUMA INFORMED OUTREACH
Many of the youth we work with have experienced untold trauma in their lives. Our leadership team engages youth from a trauma-informed focus based on research found from the Adverse Childhood Experiences study (ACEs)
