WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE JUSTICE-IMPACTED YOUTH ARE NOT DEFINED BY THEIR PAST, BUT EMPOWERED BY THEIR POTENTIAL.

FROM THE GROUND UP.

MISSION

GROUNDWORK FOR YOUTH SUPPORTS JUSTICE-IMPACTED YOUTH THROUGH HEALING, MENTORSHIP, AND HANDS-ON SKILL BUILDING — LAYING THE FOUNDATION FOR TRANSFORMATIONAL FUTURES.

We don’t just support system impacted youth — we lay the foundation for their future.

We help young people build the skills, confidence, and community they need to grow, thrive and lead beyond incarceration.

Together, we do the groundwork — the work beneath the surface — where true transformation begins.

VISION

WE ENVISION A WORLD WHERE JUSTICE-IMPACTED YOUTH ARE NOT DEFINED BY THEIR PAST, BUT EMPOWERED BY THEIR POTENTIAL. A WORLD WHERE HEALING, OPPORTUNITY & LEADERSHIP ARE NOT EXCEPTIONS — THEY’RE THE NORM.

Our vision is rooted in in the belief that transformation happens when youth are trusted with real responsibility, given meaningful support, and connected to people who believe in their success.

Through vocational job training, reentry mentorship, healing circles, and creative expression, we create pathways for youth to develop real skills, process trauma, reclaim their voice, and reenter their communities with confidence and purpose.

FC CULINARY STUDENT

“Being part of the culinary program in the SOCO Juvenile Hall helped me find direction. It taught me discipline, teamwork, and that I’m capable of building something positive for my life.”

WHAT WE DO

Vocational Job Training

Garden-to-Table Culinary Program

Reentry Mentorship & Healing Circles

Creative Expression & Community Voice