The Youth Collaborative

The Youth Collaborative We provide urban teens with the skills for long-term success, through stable adult relationships deve

Urban youth already possess a passion for change and the motivation to succeed. The Collaborative merely provides them with opportunities to apply their innate creativity, through entrepreneurship and multimedia arts projects. This movement does not follow the format of a traditional youth group, but rather exists as an innovative outreach established on the principles of holistic development. Alo

ngside the life skills, discipline, and joy that come from developing their own enterprises, the youth also become spiritually empowered. Through relevant character-building discussions and stable, long-term relationships with adult mentors, our youth will not only be given the freedom to speak their minds, but the assurance that they will be heard.

01/02/2026
The party never stops for Party Cat.
12/05/2021

The party never stops for Party Cat.

Feline fine! Our buttons and magnets are handmade by our teens!
11/08/2021

Feline fine! Our buttons and magnets are handmade by our teens!

You can now find our products for sale directly on our Instagram! All items ship for free! Proceeds from sales go back i...
10/13/2021

You can now find our products for sale directly on our Instagram! All items ship for free! Proceeds from sales go back into our nonprofit as we train and mentor urban teens!

Our prints are now for sale at Urban Greens!! These photos have been our best sellers at the outdoor markets and now we'...
10/07/2021

Our prints are now for sale at Urban Greens!! These photos have been our best sellers at the outdoor markets and now we're happy that people can find them all year round! A lot of the photos were taken during our field trips with the teens out in the city!

Enjoying the last warm days of the year!
09/30/2021

Enjoying the last warm days of the year!

Our latest project is mirror art! Check out what else we've crafted at the next market!
09/23/2021

Our latest project is mirror art! Check out what else we've crafted at the next market!

Enjoying the outdoors together!
07/27/2021

Enjoying the outdoors together!

04/09/2021

For large group today, we made custom designed shopping bags! We hope everyone who supports our work will enjoy the personal touch 😁

Getting together to enjoy the first week of nice weather!
03/15/2021

Getting together to enjoy the first week of nice weather!

We're debuting our BRAND NEW MASKS today at ! Designed by our teens, each mask includes a filter and a plastic insert!
02/28/2021

We're debuting our BRAND NEW MASKS today at ! Designed by our teens, each mask includes a filter and a plastic insert!

Thank you to  and  for providing the Youth Collaborative with a much-needed COVID-19 grant!! We were able to use the fun...
02/22/2021

Thank you to and for providing the Youth Collaborative with a much-needed COVID-19 grant!! We were able to use the funds to purchase winter supplies, sanitizing equipment, and additional necessities to help our nonprofit to thrive. Your generosity is amazing!!

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02901–02912, 02918, 02919, 02940

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Urban youth already possess a passion for change and the motivation to succeed. The Collaborative merely provides them with opportunities to apply their innate creativity, through entrepreneurship and multimedia arts projects. This movement does not follow the format of a traditional youth group, but rather exists as an innovative outreach established on the principles of holistic development. Alongside the life skills, discipline, and joy that come from developing their own enterprises, the youth also become spiritually empowered. Through relevant character-building discussions and stable, long-term relationships with adult mentors, our youth will not only be given the freedom to speak their minds, but the confidence that they will be heard.