Our Impact

  • Confidence

    Communication Skills

    Emotional Awareness

    Leadership Development

    Sense of Belonging

    Identity Affirmation

  • 25+ Youth

    Ages 15-20 Years Old

    2 Pilot Cohorts

  • 100% Spanish-Language Curriculum, Activities, and Delivery

What Participants Are Saying

“Talking about mental health can be difficult. We share a culture that may tell us don’t feel that way or you’re too young to feel that way, and I am grateful you where here.” — Program Participant

“I discovered new things about my personality that I did not know.” — Program Participant

“The strengths activities helped me learn more about myself, express my feelings better, and build confidence. I also met new people and learned important lessons about mental health.”
— Program Participant

“I liked learning about everyone’s strengths, how to control my emotions, and how to overcome trauma.” — Program Participant

Written Reflections from Program Participants

Handwritten notes on lined paper discussing managing anger and calming techniques.

“Today I learned different ways to calm/release my anger without harming or insulting another person.

I realized that there were multiple ways to release your anger and also different ways to calm yourself.

Today I will tell my family especially my little brother about this program.” - Program Participant

Pink sheet with handwritten notes outlining differences between a machine and teach response, including points about realization and usage.

“I learned the difference between a proactive and a reactive response.

I realized your response would be better in a proactive way even if it hurts you to say it that way.

I will try to use this way.”
- Program Participant

Why This Matters

When young people feel a sense of belonging, they are more likely to engage in school, build healthy relationships, and contribute positively to their communities.

When youth develop confidence and emotional awareness, they are better equipped to navigate challenges, advocate for themselves, and pursue opportunities that align with their goals.

For Spanish-speaking immigrant and first-generation youth, these outcomes are especially important. By creating spaces where young people feel seen, valued, and connected to their identity, we help foster the next generation of leaders, changemakers, and community builders.

Investing in youth wellbeing today strengthens families, schools, workplaces, and communities tomorrow. When young people thrive, communities thrive alongside them.

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