Youth Rising, formerly Workshops for Youth and Families, is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Dedicated to empowering youth to thrive, we are a leading provider in offering highly dynamic, positive personal development programs for youth. Our extraordinary programs harness the power of peer-to-peer connection and inspiring activities to engage participants in an exciting and meaningful personal growth experience that champions resilience, leadership, confidence, character, well-being, and advances personal skills. We equip and empower youth with the skills and support to boldly navigate the teens years with healthful intentionality, and dodge the gamut of common pitfalls, toxic traps, and damaging life choices. For over 45 years, we have been serving youth and families, and cherish the opportunity to continue to empower our youth, strengthen families, build community, and contribute to a better world. Youth thrive here!
Our mission is to empower youth to thrive in life, for life.
The Youth Rising Leadership Team are exceptional humans who have engaged in the program for several years, starting as a participant, then Peer Leader, and now as our Leadership Team. With a genuine passion for empowering youth, they volunteer over 400 hours a year mentoring and leading the Peer Leaders, and co-facilitating trainings and weeklong workshops with our Master Facilitators. Each one brings immense value and experience to our team. The Leadership Team receives comprehensive continued education and training throughout each year to remain up to date on the latest research and evidence based practices to best meet the needs of the youth and families they serve. They truly exemplify the mission of Youth Rising, as can be seen in the quality of their leadership, experience, education, service to the community, and dedication to their own continued personal growth.
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