NON-VIOLENCE IS A POWERFUL AND JUST WEAPON.
INDEED, IT IS A WEAPON UNIQUE IN HISTORY,
WHICH CUTS WITHOUT WOUNDING AND
ENNOBLES THE MAN WHO WIELDS IT.
-MARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
ABOUT US
We challenge our youth to reach their full potential and live a purpose-driven life, by developing their confidence, competence,
leadership skills, strength, integrity, wisdom, courage, proper etiquette, and self-respect.
Each member is required to complete at least 6 community service projects per year.
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YG Movement is committed to providing encouragement and support for youth and teens through life-changing prevention,
intervention, and assistance. In accordance with our Mission and Vision, we believe that every child deserves love,
respect, and a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
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WE STRIVE TO CREATE THE OPPORTUNITIES THAT WILL ENCOURAGE CHILDREN TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL.
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WE STRIVE TO CONNECT EACH CHILD TO A SENSE OF FAMILY.
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WE STRIVE TO CONNECT EACH CHILD TO A SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
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WE STRIVE TO SUPPORT FAMILIES WHEN THE STRESSES OF LIFE BECOME PROBLEMS.
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WE BELIEVE THAT OUR VOLUNTEERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE OUR STRENGTHS.
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WE STRIVE TO IMPROVE OURSELVES AND OUR PROGRAMS WHILE DEVELOPING HOPE AND PROMOTING CREATIVITY.
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WE PROMOTE THE VALUE OF DIVERSITY AND CULTURAL COMPETENCY WITHIN OUR STAFF, CLIENTS, AND COMMUNITY.
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WE ARE AN INNOVATIVE AND FLEXIBLE ORGANIZATION THAT IS RESPONSIVE TO THE NEEDS OF CLIENTS, FAMILIES, AND STAFF.
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WE STRIVE TO PARTNER WITH OTHER AGENCIES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND DONORS TO EFFECTIVELY USE RESOURCES
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TO PLAN AND PROVIDE SERVICES THAT MEET THE NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN. AND FAMILIES WITHIN OUR COMMUNITY.
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WE BELIEVE THAT STRATEGIC PLANNING IS KEY TO ENSURING OUR FINANCIAL STRENGTH AND CONTINUING THE SUCCESS OF OUR ORGANIZATION.
OUR MISSION
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YG Movement consists of young community leaders, activists, and philanthropists, from all walks of life. Our leaders, mentors,
and volunteers have a passion to ensure our youth become trailblazers, with a successful, fulfilling, and meaningful future.
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Our mission is to recruit and build the trust of vulnerable youth, in an effort to prevent PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder),
cognitive consequences, peer pressure, and a sense of inadequacy.
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OUR VISSION
Our vision is to increase graduation rates, decrease criminal activity, end substance abuse, create employable and sustainable
young adults, and provide a safe environment for our youth.