Why we do what we do

Vision

Nourished youth live inspired, healthy and resilient lives.

Mission

Locating in the most vulnerable communities, we reduce the financial, physical, and emotional impacts of poverty for youth and their families; giving youth a chance to grow and succeed by providing a safe and inclusive space where:

youth genuinely experience belonging and support one another.
meaningful youth involvement builds responsibility, life skills, and self-esteem; and,
programs and activities develop practical skills and instill positive attitudes.

Values

Access: We believe that at-risk youth have the right to healthy ‘out of school’ support that sets them on a path to breaking cycles of poverty.

Youth Empowerment: We empower youth to contribute to their choices and wellbeing, to their family, and to their community.

Respect: We embrace the unique identities and experiences of all and model respect for self, volunteers, friends, and property.

Integrity: We value our position as a trusted grassroots community service, and we commit to accountability, transparency, and efficiency for responsible use of all our resources.