Find Youth Violence Prevention Nonprofits and Charities

  ngpilot wrote:

If you have never had the opportunity to experience a family's reunion with mom or dad in prison, here is a ministry that does just that. Wings coordinates the entire event for several inmates and provides everything necessary to make the event one that... more »

  miss-t wrote:

I was incarcerated and the director of Safe Places came to the jail each week to teach classes on trauma. My life had a lot of trauma from the time I was a child. I learned so much about how to respect myself and forgive myself in those classes. When... more »

  jan Tennyson wrote:

Growing up in the foster-care system in New York City has caused me to be passionate about children subjected to abuse. I started Dare to Dream Children's Foundation in 1987 and in 2007 earned the Governor's Lonestar Achievement Award. Knowing that there... more »

  bhmcns wrote:

The Gentle Barn Foundation (a registered 501(c)3) is far from "Gentle" and far from a worthy, registered non-profit. As a volunteer, I split my time between helping the animals and working in their main office on various Foundation matters. I had direct... more »

  revhev wrote:

As a local pastor, I am looking for community members with whom we can partner to change the direction of so many unattended young people in our community. SCIP has proven to be that partner--dedicated to serving the entire community, redirecting the... more »

  Dflip wrote:

This is my favorite charity. It reaches out to at risk kids from the inner city that may not ever have the chance to sail on the water, and learn the team work it takes to sail a Tail Ship. For some of the kids this may be the 1st time they have been... more »

  prokrh wrote:

Over the past 20 years, I have donated several vehicles to Rawhide. The process is easy and a lot less hassle than attempting to sell. The tax write off helps, but the true value comes with the satisfaction of helping support a most worthy organization... more »

  shariegeland wrote:

Omni Youth Programs is an extremely professiona and nurturing agency who cares about training the youth counselors of tomorrow as much as it cares for the at risk youth and families it serves. It accompishes a TREMENDOUS amount of success with very low... more »

  CapraHorse wrote:

Spring Reins of Life (Horses, Humans and Healing) 501c3 is an EAGALA Model program in Central New Jersey offering EAP (equine assisted psychotherapy) to at risk / high risk youth, ptsd veterans and their families and bereaved children. Each of these areas... more »

  rachel17 wrote:

I had been volunteering with Sunset Youth Services (SYS) for over four years before deciding to join their Board of Directors in 2009. I'm so energized to be a Board Member! SYS is a truly amazing organization. Their staff are among some of the most... more »

  Carmelina F. wrote:

I participated in the Supreme Court Summer Institute in June of 2000. I have attended a lot of professional development workshops over the years, and this five day program still ranks as the single greatest experience of professional development. Unlike... more »

  NYCMAZ wrote:

Great organization with the focus of helping both kids and the community. more »

  Patricia wrote:

This is a fantastic program for girls in trouble and uncontrollable. I have seen it work for many girls for a few years now. I recommend donation. more »

  John Crombach wrote:

I am a board member however I am also a client that was served by NCCD. NCCD was involved in a couple of projects involving the City of Oxnard addressing issues of gang and youth violence. NCCD was instrumental in the selection and training of the street... more »

  tracytate7 wrote:

Beat the Streets is a resource center for young adults in the areas of education, employment and life skills. We mentor & tutor youth to prevent them from dropping out and aid in achieving a high school education. We assist with resume preparation and... more »

  Ronzo wrote:

PanZOu Project is the only comprehensive youth gang reduction program operating in South Florida. It helps keep kids out of gangs through prevention and intervention programs; helps youths returning from prison find activities other than gang "work,"... more »

  garelt wrote:

as a a student of street tech i think is a great place for a person who never touched a computer the learn about computers and microsoft applications granted its hard but what in life isin't but if you make a comitment it will be a great reward a certification... more »

  LAShearer wrote:

All Walks of Life is making a significant impact on the lives of youth in our community. Its founders, Tony and DaVena Jordan are passionate, results-oriented people and their use of the arts and technology to give kids a positive outlet for creativity... more »

  anahatasound wrote:

Being involved with MBA has been a dream. To have the opportunity to teach inside of the facility has greatly shaped a stronger sense of mission for me. It works, the teens really want what we are bringing and are using it. more »

  snuggleyoga wrote:

These were articles I wrote a few years ago about Moving Creations What is the profile of a modern day Goddess? It looks like an inner city young woman whose face was lacerated with glass held in the hand of another teen who thought she was too pretty... more »

  Marilynn Pryor wrote:

There is a great need, not just in our community here in Tyler but in every community in the U.S., to reach out to the children who have been placed in custodial care for their anti-social behaviors. These are the children who have been abused or neglected... more »

  GCheck34 wrote:

I know when people take notice of what W.A.K.E. is doing, and about to do , people are going to want to have these guys be a part of their kid's lives. They did a lot of amazing things in Panama City. They put together so many drives for school supplies... more »

  KimHoward5 wrote:

Rancho Cordova PAL is AMAZING! I have enjoyed seeing the positive interactions with the police department and the community. It not only brings a smile to my face but the faces of the children and the officers as well. Keep up the fantastic work PAL!!!!... more »

  valeriecamarda wrote:

Success Center has helped hundreds of unemployed people get trained, find jobs and thrive. It's changed their lives! I have seen it for myself. Young as well as older people getting training in the hospitality field - some of whom received employment... more »

  Lhofstetter wrote:

As of 4/26/2011, ARISE has certified over 5,457 Group Facilitators who have gone on to teach more than 5,400,000 documented hours of interactive ARISE Life Skills lessons for at-risk youth and teens across the United States and beyond. Its founders,... more »