We envision a future in which young people are valued as empowered leaders, advocates, and designers of communities built for all youth to thrive. However, it seems that the future is only becoming harder and harder to bring that into fruition based upon what youth are experiencing now. Youth are facing unprecedented levels of houselessness, food insecurity, gun violence, the effects of climate change, substance use, mental health challenges, and more. All of these disproportionately affect marginalized young adults such as our BIPOC, 2SLGBTQIA+, disabled, and other systemically oppressed youth who are quite literally facing criminalization and institutional erasure for simply being who they are.

As an organization, Youth MOVE National remains unwavering in our commitment to critical, intersectional social justice. We are dedicated to creating safe environments where young people can embrace who they are, motivate others through their voices of experience, and stand strong against any forces of hate or shame. Ensuring they feel seen, amplified, and celebrated. Our Chapter Network is created of local community and peer-run grassroots organizations and youth dedicated to making their environments safer and more affirming, connecting peer to peer to strengthen relationships, engage more civically, and become leaders within the workforce. Many of our Chapters do direct service, directly tackling issues such as houselessness, food insecurity, mental health challenges, reform within the criminal legal system, child welfare system, and more. All of which have an immeasurably positive impact on local communities, counties, regions, states, and youth across this nation.

Youth MOVE National is needed now more than ever and we need your support in this work. Please advocate for more services like the ones we provide, and consider starting a Youth MOVE Chapter or supporting one in your area. Most vital of all, consider a donation in any amount to keep our critical work alive.

Thank you.