Youth Leadership Initiative

January 2026 marks our fifth birthday as a nonprofit organization

Check out this video series to see how our program has impacted youth over the last five years!

Cultivating change- makers by catalyzing leadership pathways for youth in our communities.

We’re reshaping a world where Black, Indigenous, Asian, Latinx and other youth have the power, support, resources, and collective voice to become advocates for themselves and to transform their communities.

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“It is great to be part of a program that reminds youth they have the agency to change things.”

— Adewale (Philip) Adenodi,
Youth Leadership Initiative Volunteer

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Discover our mission, values and impact.

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Explore the ways you can support and get involved with us.