Youth Rising
Youth Rising is a rapidly growing national nonprofit serving vulnerable, transitional-age youth and young adults by providing opportunities to build life, leadership, and employability skills and to obtain safe, secure housing through drop-in centers located in diverse settings and emergency or transitional-living residential programs.
Non Profit
About Youth Rising
our PURPOSE
The purpose of Youth Rising (YR) is to be Seed Planters, Hope Builders, and Life Changers by empowering youth to reach their full potential.
our MISSION
Our mission is to equip vulnerable, transitional- age youth ages 12-21 with peer-led, youth-driven services delivered through virtual programs and innovative drop-in spaces.
core VALUES
HELPING AND HEALING HOLISTICALLY
At YR, we’re focusing on the whole.
YOUTH SERVING YOUTH
At YR, we’re reaching out to our own.
UNITING EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
At YR, we’re embracing our community.
BREAKING THE CYCLE
At YR, we’re breaking the generational cycle of failure.
DOING IT “GRITTY”
At YR, we’re courageously persistent.
Youth Rising is experienced in supporting young people through a variety of challenges and transitions. We help youth experiencing high-risk challenges including substance abuse, sexual or physical abuse, depression, trauma, anxiety, body image insecurities, eating disorders, unemployment, academic failure, and housing insecurity. We also empower youth to learn how to navigate more coming-of-age hurdles including barriers in social settings or at school, time management, and establishing healthy boundaries.
Our multi-disciplinary approach is centered around the individual and is designed to empower youth mentally, emotionally, socially, and vocationally.
The purpose of Youth Rising (YR) is to be Seed Planters, Hope Builders, and Life Changers by empowering youth to reach their full potential.
our MISSION
Our mission is to equip vulnerable, transitional- age youth ages 12-21 with peer-led, youth-driven services delivered through virtual programs and innovative drop-in spaces.
core VALUES
HELPING AND HEALING HOLISTICALLY
At YR, we’re focusing on the whole.
YOUTH SERVING YOUTH
At YR, we’re reaching out to our own.
UNITING EFFORTS IN OUR COMMUNITIES
At YR, we’re embracing our community.
BREAKING THE CYCLE
At YR, we’re breaking the generational cycle of failure.
DOING IT “GRITTY”
At YR, we’re courageously persistent.
Youth Rising is experienced in supporting young people through a variety of challenges and transitions. We help youth experiencing high-risk challenges including substance abuse, sexual or physical abuse, depression, trauma, anxiety, body image insecurities, eating disorders, unemployment, academic failure, and housing insecurity. We also empower youth to learn how to navigate more coming-of-age hurdles including barriers in social settings or at school, time management, and establishing healthy boundaries.
Our multi-disciplinary approach is centered around the individual and is designed to empower youth mentally, emotionally, socially, and vocationally.
Project Archive (1)
| Title | Organization | Program | Format Title | Managers | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expanding and sustaining workforce development programs for youth and youth adults with barriers to employment | Youth Rising | NYU Wagner Capstone: Social Impact, Innovation & Investment (Fall 23'-Spring 24') | Live Case | Tasha Locks | 05/2024 |
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