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Welcome

Voices of Our Youth is a nonprofit organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes in accordance with Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

EIN #84-3573130V

Our mission is to promote the economic and social well-being of youth, individuals, families, neighborhoods, and communities through arts and entertainment while creating a culture that embraces every human's diversity, prosperity, and integrity.

You; Matter

Every person on this earth has a purpose, and though we may struggle at times Voices of Our Youth wants to be the beacon of hope that reminds every human that “You; Matter”.

From Services to Solutions From Services to Solutions

Where We Work

Voices of Our Youth serves multiple cities in several counties including Los Angeles, Kern, Ventura, San Bernardino, Kings, and Tulare Counties.

We have even served the underserved communities in Henderson County, Nevada.

We believe in helping individuals go "From Services to Solutions." We find out the root cause of the issue and connect individuals with community partners that provide the services for a solution that helps them become self-sustainable.

If you know of an area that needs our help, please contact us to see what we can do.

What We Do

We creatively use arts and entertainment to address community issues with our audiences for public engagement. Music is a universal language that everyone understands.

Arts and entertainment include live performances, visual arts, concerts, comedic performances, live theatre, mime, spoken word, illusions, music, dialogue, poetry, and much more!

We Don't Think Outside The Box . . . We Just Don't Recognize That There Is A Box

This means thinking creatively, unconventionally, laterally, or from a new perspective. It means approaching problems in innovative ways, conceptualizing them differently, and understanding your position in relation to any particular situation.

The Power of Entertainment and Why We Use It

Music is Our Passion

Music plays an important role in the socialization of children and adolescents. Listening to music is considered by society to be a part of growing up. Music provides entertainment and a distraction from problems and serves as a way to relieve tension and boredom. Some studies have reported that adolescents use music to deal with loneliness and to take control of their emotional state or mood.

Starting with a Beat

Music is Our Passion

Voices Of Our Youth uses entertainment to help satisfy emotional needs. It allows us to get to know each other as individuals and creates a bonding experience. When you share moments of entertainment it places everyone on the same level, where everyone is equal. When it's an enjoyable and happy experience it enables individuals to lowe

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Self-Development

Music is Our Passion

Self-Development

Children develop skill sets (physical, mental and social) that can be broadened by entertainment. It aids in their understanding of the world and general learning and education. Self-expression, play and creativity are other key elements that help build identity and individuality in children so they can improve their sense of who they ar

This results in a crucial emotional need from entertainment being established. Competition and accomplishment of goals are really important for children. Accomplishment develops problem solving and strategic skills as well as social pride and peer recognition which helps develop a child’s autonomy and highlights the importance of shared goals.

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Youth Cypher

We brought together youth from different schools and backgrounds and put them in the studio to collaborate and keep them off the streets. This song was the result. Thank you CDC Entertainment for your help with this project.

Demographics Served

Children and Families, Pregnant, and Breastfeeding Mothers

Situational and Chronically Unhoused individuals and Families

Military Families and Veterans

Differently Abled Individuals (Special Needs)

Transitional, Disadvantaged, and At-Risk Youth

Probationary and Justice-Involved Youth

Underprivileged Minority Groups, Immigrants, Migrants, and Refugees

Elderly and Aging Community Members

Victims of Child Abuse, Neglect, Domestic Violence, Human Trafficking, and Exploitation

LGBTQIA2S+

Be somebody who makes everybody feel like somebody - Robby Novak

The Importance of Collaboration

The importance of collaboration with your community and surrounding community. To get things done and to be able to reach so much more is to work together and leave the egos behind. But to really make a change you must be on the same page with the same heart.

Issues We Address

Food Insecurity and Hunger

Mental Illness and PTSD

Substance Use Disorders

Gang Recruitment and Violence

Bullying and Suicide

Runaways and Homelessness

Human Trafficking and Exploitation

Child Abuse and Neglect

LGBTQIA2S+

Teen Dating Violence

Physical, Mental, Social, and Emotional Disabilities

Domestic Violence Victims

Why The Work We Do Is Needed

As an organization, we strive to improve the quality of life for others at the community, local, and state levels. We help strengthen our communities by providing educational, health, and social services to the people we serve that the government cannot fully provide. We empower members of those communities to bless their neighbors in need helping to create economic stability. Because we live and work in the communities we serve, we have firsthand knowledge of the needs and the best way to meet them.

Testimonials

Samantha B.

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I love Voices of Our Youth they are always helping everyone and they bring so much positivity to the communities they help. Keep shining like a star, we love yal.

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