Mission of the organization is to create a peer-supported community ecosystem for marginalized young adults through housing security, food sovereignty, and life skills development. By collaborating with key stakeholders in the local social economy, social housing, and urban agriculture networks, the HAY Center seeks to break the social isolation of young adults aging out of care.
La mission de l’organisation est de créer un écosystème communautaire soutenu par les pairs pour les jeunes adultes marginalisés par le biais de la sécurité du logement, de la souveraineté alimentaire et du développement des compétences de vie. En collaborant avec des acteurs clés de l’économie sociale locale, du logement social et des réseaux d’agriculture urbaine, le HAY Center cherche à rompre l’isolement social des jeunes adultes qui sortent du système de soins.
The Vision of the HAY Center is that all Afro-descent and marginalized young adults who have aged out of care will have developed holistic health and become integral community stakeholders within a locally built social economy.
Leadership Development: Empowering youth through mentorship, training, and real-world leadership opportunities.
Life Skills Training:
Mental Health Support:
Housing Assistance:
Holistic Afro Youth Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth who age out of care, led by individuals who have walked that path themselves. We are rooted in the values of “For Us, By Us,” ensuring our services and leadership reflect the lived experiences of the youth we serve.
Holistic Afro Youth Center is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth who age out of care, led by individuals who have walked that path themselves. We are rooted in the values of “For Us, By Us,” ensuring our services and leadership reflect the lived experiences of the youth we serve.
We are a community-driven organization advocating for and supporting youth transitioning from care to independence. Guided by their experiences, we create opportunities for personal growth, leadership, and lasting impact.
Chief Executive Officer of HAY Center
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