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Voice Your Power
Our Mission
Voices of Our Youth empowers youth, families, veterans, survivors of violence, and underserved communities to achieve long-term stability and success through arts, culture, education, storytelling, housing support, and community-driven solutions. We break cycles of poverty, homelessness, violence, and inequity by creating opportunities for self-sufficiency, leadership, and economic mobility. Through innovative partnerships and transformational programs, we build stronger communities where every voice is heard, every person is valued, and every individual has the opportunity to thrive. Based on the organization's stated focus on youth, families, veterans, survivors of domestic violence, food insecurity, arts, culture, and community transformation.
Empower Youth Voices
We leverage the power of arts and entertainment to improve the financial and social well-being of youth, individuals, veterans, families, and communities.
We create a culture that celebrates diversity, prosperity, and integrity—where every person's voice matters and every individual can thrive.
Empowering Youth Through Creative Change
We see communities where art and culture are tools for justice, healing, and empowerment. Imagine events that unite law enforcement and youth, spoken words that save lives, and boxing rings that teach peace. Join us in shaping this inspiring world.
Our Values: Building a Youth Voice
🤝 Community as a Village
A community isn't just neighbors—it's a village that rises together, supports each other, and leaves no one behind.
💥 Empower Action
We don't do things forpeople. We do things withthem—breaking barriers, fostering self-worth, and building agency.
🌎 Embrace Diversity
Every background, voice, and perspective is valued. We create spaces where differences are celebrated, not tolerated.
🤝 Join Forces
Our coalitions include unlikely partners—from sheriff's departments to biker clubs, from corporate sponsors to street outreach teams.
❤️ Support Each Other
We cultivate a culture of care where community members uplift one another through empathy, kindness, and tangible action.
✊ Fight for Justice
We confront systemic injustices head-on—addressing homelessness, violence, trafficking, and inequality with courage and innovation.
📣 Be Involved
Your voice shapes the programs we create. Your participation drives the change we make. This is community-led transformation.
Meet Our Youth Leaders
Van Roberts: Grassroots Leader
Ginger Love: Community Voice
Teri Harrison: Community Builder
v.roberts@voicesofouryouth.org
(661) 724-6855
Van doesn't lead from a boardroom—he leads from the streets, the encampments, and the front lines. His vision transformed a grassroots idea into a multi-county movement.
Teri Harrison: Community Builder
Ginger Love: Community Voice
Teri Harrison: Community Builder
t.harrison@voicesofouryouth.org
(661) 238-3188
Teri's strategic leadership unites community partners, from the Lancaster Sheriff's Station Community Advisory Committee to Eure Entertainment Group, ensuring every program scales with integrity.
Ginger Love: Community Voice
Ginger Love: Community Voice
Cindy Silva: Director of Veteran Services
Ginger amplifies our message through media partnerships and grassroots engagement, ensuring no community member goes unseen.
Cindy Silva: Director of Veteran Services
Cindy Silva: Director of Veteran Services
Cindy Silva: Director of Veteran Services
A former U.S. Navy Hospital Corpsman, Cindy ensures our veterans receive the honor, support, and resources they've earned.
Angel Howansky: Media Strategist
Cindy Silva: Director of Veteran Services
Angel Howansky: Media Strategist
a.howansky@voicesofouryouth.org
Angel crafts the stories that inspire action—from social media campaigns to press coverage that drives donations and volunteers.
United for Change
WE DON'T WORK ALONE. WE WORK TOGETHER.
From correctional facilities to luxury realty firms, from motorcycle clubs to sheriff's departments—our 50+ collaborators prove that when diverse sectors unite, transformation happens.
Every Voice Matters
✅ Families facing homelessness or housing crisis
✅ Military families & veterans
✅ Youth at risk or justice-involved
✅ Survivors of domestic violence, trafficking, child abuse
✅ LGBTQIA2S+ community members
✅ Differently-abled individuals
✅ Immigrants, migrants, refugees
✅ Seniors & aging community members
✅ Law enforcement & first responders
No one is turned away. Everyone is valued.
Where We Serve: Nine Counties, Endless Impact
Los Angeles County, CA
Ventura County, CA
Kern County, CA
San Bernardino County, CA
Riverside County, CA
Orange County, CA
Kings County, CA
Tulare County, CA
Henderson County, NV
If your region needs our support, we'll show up. Contact us to bring VOY programs and services to your community.