Children are motivated to join a gang for a sense of connection or to define a new sense of who they are. Others are motivated by peer pressure, a need to protect themselves and their family, because a family member also is in a gang, or to make money. The YG Movements’ hard work, community outreach programs, and events have been the positive, safe and, educating alternative to a gang for more than ten years. Now we want to take our efforts and cultivate something greater with Project T.R.A.P. (Teens Rising Above Poverty) by building a “safe haven” for the youth to thrive and excel without worry, as they push to rise above the unfortunate realities that they face every day.

Gang violence is rising at a rapid pace within Atlanta’s urban communities. Children need a safe place where they can grow, learn, and become successful in life. Unfortunately, a child growing up within an urban community is not given the same opportunities as the rest. They are simply not given the chance. Our goal is to change that narrative.

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OUR MISSION is to provide a safe place for our youth to be empowered mentally, physically, and spiritually to become positive role models and rise above the statistics with a focus on educating the youth on knowledge of self, mental awareness and self-care, and entrepreneurship. Giving them a space to grow find their purpose with teaching and guidance and foster a commitment to young people that will promote pro-social friendships, strong interpersonal skills, and reassert a sense of hope in the future and give them the chance they deserve.