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Youth and their families are struggling to stay together. You can change their story.
Together For Youth empowers vulnerable youth and families in our community, fostering healing, resilience, and a brighter future. But we can’t do this without you. Every single action, big or small, makes a real difference.
How will you take action today?
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Meet Angelo & Tammar
In the winter of 2023, something incredible happened within the walls of our juvenile detention center. Our youth met Chris Wilson, the author of The Master Plan: My Life in Prison to a Life of Purpose. Each young individual was gifted a copy of his book.
As they read Wilson’s story, a remarkable transformation took place within our walls. A newfound dialogue emerged among the youth, filled with aspirations and dreams of forging meaningful lives beyond their present situations. Seeing this inspiring change, we understood the profound impact of Wilson’s book. We committed to sharing its transformative power with New York through an innovative partnership with the Chris Wilson Foundation.
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A Journey of Triumph
Over the past year, the story of a resilient young man has unfolded, revealing his struggles with adversity both at home and in his academic environment. Battling with impulse control, this young man, Adam, showed heightened aggression and hovered close to being placed in care.
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