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2. Vision
Young Journey’s (YJ) vision is to prepare today’s youth for college and the workforce by using digital
technology education to instill confidence and encourage creativity.
Using media arts education, YJ builds character and confidence, teaching transferable life skills that
empower youth to succeed in any career with a strong focus on entrepreneurship and economic
development. Participants make a personal connection in programs and at events, triggering an
urgent need to focus on their path to success.
YJ activities are of no cost to youth in historically underrepresented communities. The population is
highly creative having a strong desire to positively contribute to society, yet have limited access to
education due to their socio economic status.
Through innovative and engaging programs, projects and events, YJ provides opportunities bringing
equity for target population to advance in a prosperous direction with a sense of belonging and
purpose, inspiring them to further their education and achieve goals.
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3. Mission
The mission of YJ is to provide youth with safe positive opportunities while on their personal and
educational journey.
The organization exists because the target population has a shortage of educational and socio economic
equity.
YJ provides in person and online educational workshops and life training that affords youth a voice
through creating projects producing content such as TV shows, PSAs and films to be aired on major
networks and TV affiliates.
The national programs and events have a presence in NYC metro and Austin, TX areas. New areas
include Atlanta, GA and Montgomery, AL with next target area being Rhode Island.
Participants become self sufficient through YJ programs with culminating events that include
participating live on stage, public speaking at events like the Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day in
partnership with State of Texas agencies, the Dr. MLK Youth Day in Montgomery, AL and the annual
Thanksgiving food drive along with other youth lead humanitarian efforts.
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4. Problem & Solution
PROBLEM
Effects of the problem are lack of educational
resources, poor economic and environmental
conditions and an overall unhealthy lifestyle.
Some causes of these problems are cyclical due
to lack of resources and finances. Access to
healthy food, quality education, shelter and
other basic needs, makes for a very difficult
life.
SOLUTION
The primary challenge YJ seeks to address is
equal learning opportunities for the
historically underrepresented population.
This will lead to wealth building, self
sustainability and a healthy lifestyle.
The solution is embedded in all YJ activities
that engages adults to help our youth break
these destructive mindsets and patterns.
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5. The Problem
Statistically, underrepresented boys and girls between the ages eleven through twenty five, easily fall to
discouragement when inactive becoming physically and mentally idle. This is partly caused by limited financial means
within the social construct that plagues this population.
Although graduation rates are increasing, economic self sufficiency is still very low. The rate of incarceration tripled
from 1968 t0 2017, and the target population is 2.5 times more likely to be in poverty compared to different cultures.
Even when the population has financial gains, underfunded public schools have little to no financial literacy courses
advising wealth accumulation such as home ownership, economic parity and retirement investments. Reference:
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/college-graduation-rates-for-african-americans-are-at-an-all-time-high-so-why
-arent-their-finances-2018-03-01/print
For generations, the conditioned mindset of lack and the hardship of educational attainment and resources have
existed in these historically underrepresented communities. This ideology is the leading inability to meet basic needs,
thus inhibiting proper nutrition, knowledge access and the confidence to stand on their own abilities and fare well.
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6. The Solution
The problem plus Young Journey equals opportunities for the entire community across generations.. The organization
increases educational access with opportunities for every youth to have fair ground to learn, grow and succeed.
YJ programs and events leads to change by adding value to participants, who are confident leaders in their communities.
Most youth do what they observe. Suitably, Young Journey World Leaders changes communities by being positive role
models on and off the stage.
For example, the current social injustice short film, Answer Me, is a youth led project where youth learn to write a script,
cast the production, shoot on location and successfully host a film premier. See trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVPclCXGzPs The film reviews from other teens include “That was on point, like
fire!” and “That’s what’s up. I couldn’t express how I feel, but the film did it for me”. Parents and grandparents note the
positive change in their children’s lives because of the program and film. The film embraces our youth understanding of
how they want their want their future shaped.
The YJ experience shines a spotlight on our youth and helps them navigate through development into healthy,
self-sustainable adults who have excellent character.
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7. Identifying An Opportunity
Starting with helping to provide basic needs such as clothing, Clothes for Tots improves the target
population’s confidence and ability to focus on education. The engaging YJ workshops shape youth’s
character making them productive citizens.
Through humanitarian efforts, YJ engages participants in environmental learning and eco friendly projects
for a healthy and productive natural environment. Youth and young adults are pipe lined to employment,
including jobs at YJ, and led into entrepreneurship, instead of incarceration, saving both tax dollars and
lives.
These challenges must be solved now because it appears society is regressing to unequitable resources that
target historically underrepresented populations e.g. school resegregation, supermarket deserts and the lack
of affordable housing.
The opportunity is right now for stakeholders and civic organizations to solve this problem because youth
and adults alike want healing and a balanced future for all. With your support, the YJ programs will continue
to thrive and make critical investments into young lives.
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8. Competitive Advantage
Young Journey is uniquely positioned to offer competitive programs adding value to youth, family and
communities. YJ creatively taps into the individual and collective gifting to tailor programs, projects and
events best fitting the group’s learning curve and targeted their careers. On top of that, unlike other programs,
the humanitarian projects and entrepreneur training sets YJ apart.
Endorsed by participants, the replicable programs can not be easily copied because the YJ team is trained how
to creatively next to never produce the same projects, always making a strong community impact.
YJ has a long-standing reputation to facilitate publicly aired youth media arts programs, summer camps,
community events, during school and afterschool programs. Other youth workforce development and media
arts programs do not have the synergy between media arts, educational attainment, entrepreneurship,
economic self-sufficiency and humanitarianism. Young Journey programs are tailored to best fit each
participant’s aspirations for resume building and job placement.
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9. How You Can Support
SPONSORSHIP: General organization needs are program and operating budget to move the program forward. To
double the impact of your large or small gift, please ask your employer if they have a program that will match your
donation to YJ. Businesses and individuals may sponsor programs. Please see “Videos and Downloads” to
download sponsorship details.
PARTNERSHIP: Understanding there is power in partnerships, YJ seeks mutually beneficial partners like Clothes
For Tots drop off locations (emailing dropoff@clothesfortots.org) and collaborative CBO’s to host events and media
productions.
IN-KIND: Fundraising, Grant Writing, Office/Class/Storage Space, Video Editing, Production Crew/needs, Pro
Audio/Visual Equipment, Building Materials (Home Depot/Lowes) Computers/Electronics (Mac/PC) Educational
Books, Furniture, Professional Services, Curriculum Development, Program/Event Volunteers, Marketing/Branding.
SHARE AND RECOMMEND: Share this presentation to potential supporters and recommend grants.
MONETARY DONATION METHODS: Donate conveniently online at www.YoungJourney.org, CashApp
$YoungJourney, $ClothesForTots or by mailing checks/money order payable to Young Journey. Please mail
to: Young Journey, 4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., #108-68, Round Rock, Texas 78665.

10. Videos and Downloads
ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS
YOUNG JOURNEY ONE SHEET
ANSWER ME PRESS KIT
CLOTHES FOR TOTS FLIER
WATCH VIDEOS
SPURS GAME SHADOW DAY
ANSWER ME YOUTH INTERVIEW
ACE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM
P.S. 323 SCHOOL PROGRAM
SPONSORSHIP DOCUMENTS
ANSWER ME SPONSORSHIP
HEALTH & FITNESS/CHILDREN’S MENTAL
HEALTH AWARENESS DAY
YJTV SHOW BUSINESS SPONSOR (PSA)
YJTV SHOW BUSINESS SPONSOR (SEGMENT)
YJTV SHOW INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR (PSA)
YJTV SHOW INDIVIDUAL SPONSOR (SEGMENT)
For your convenience, you may download, complete and email any
above document to donations@youngjourney.org and donate using
the online donation button at www.YoungJourney.org.

11. Contact
Contact Name: Jaha Wilder, Executive Director
Contact Phone: 718.528.7975 or 512.784.2459
Contact Email: msjaha@youngjourney.org
Donation Mailing Address:
Young Journey
4500 E. Palm Valley Blvd., #108-68
Round Rock, Texas 78665
WEBSITES
www.YoungJourney.org
www.ClothesForTots.org