Underserved youth face disproportionate mental health challenges, and the impact is devastating. A groundbreaking 10-year UCLA study reveals that young adults who face frequent discrimination—whether based on race, gender, or appearance—are 25% more likely to struggle with mental health issues.

But there’s hope. Through our Liberation Leader Fellowship, we partner with schools and colleges to empower diverse, underserved youth. We provide them with the tools to embrace social inclusion, boosting not just their self-esteem but their academic performance and future potential. This program ignites lasting change by inspiring young people to see themselves as leaders and advocates for justice.

And we’re just getting started. In 2025, we’re launching two exciting new initiatives: a Financial Wellbeing & Empowerment Program and a Health Equity & Advocacy Program. These bold programs will arm disadvantaged youth with the knowledge and skills to navigate—and ultimately dismantle—the systemic barriers that limit access to financial security and quality healthcare. The result? A brighter, more equitable future with improved quality of life and life-changing outcomes.

It’s time to invest in these young leaders—because when they rise, we all rise.

Fundraiser for Diversity Talks

By Center for Advancing Community

Fundraiser for Diversity Talks

Empower and Support Youth NOW

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