About Young Journey Education and Training

MISSION
To empower youth and families through performing arts, media arts and sports, projects and  events; helping to decrease the number of system involved youths and eradicate poverty by way of entrepreneur training.

VISION
To prepare today’s youths for adulthood by providing life training with transferrable skills for use in any field of interest while becoming valuable global leaders.

The Young Journey Foundation was a seed concept in 1998, growing to produce the first children's music cd "Young Journey" in 1999.  Community programs began in Tennessee and the New York City Metro Area in early 2000, serving over 5,000+ youth in first years. The organization became 501c3 in 2004, expanding into Central Texas in 2014, Atlanta, GA in 2018 and the New York Tri-State Area in 2019.
The organization makes positive impacts that address common youth challenges inclusive of socioeconomics, literacy, financial literacy, health and well-being.

WHAT WE DO

The Young Journey Foundation and its' partners provide educational and training opportunities to under-resourced youth and families through programs, events and initiatives that empower young people for success.

Strong focus areas include entrepreneurship, literacy improvement, financial literacy, health and wellness as well sustainable development strategies. The organization strongly encourages parent, family and community engagement offering no cost sessions both in person and digitally.

Young Journey is a platform for Pre-K through young adults who may face challenges and obstacles that block educational opportunities that could reduce a healthy, successful life by giving a voice to youths who are innately talented, eager to learn.

Learned transferable skills include wise risk taking, managing results and learning from the outcome. All Young Journey curriculums are structured to enhance skills for use in any field; helping participants master moments and ultimately achieve their life goals.

Initiatives, programs, productions and events address common youth challenges; offering
high technology engagement to prepare today's youth for the globally competitive workforce

The organization's youth led model brand has earned trust through commitment to communities for over 22 years, producing successful young people with excellent character.

BRIEF ORGANIZATION HISTORY

This journey began in the NYC Metro area in the year 2000 when the Founder, Jaha Wilder, created a music CD entitled “Young Journey Children’s Music".

The organization became 501c3 in 2004 providing services in Brooklyn schools which started theater programs, then quickly evolving into full performing arts, media and sports programs.

Young Journey Films birthed forth when the organization expanded into the Central Texas area in 2014, simultaneously expanding its sports programs. The organization circled back  into Atlanta in 2018, the place its visionary initially began developing the concept of working with children in the community teaching them music.

The on-going educational programs provide youth with life skills and soft skills that are critical for their transition into adulthood.

Young Journey's mantle is firm, eager to collaborate with like-minded individuals and organizations.

Young Journey Financial Literacy Master Class

A PREMIERE YOUNG ADULT
WEALTH BUILDING GROUP

Calling All Leaders And Entrepreneurs
Presenting the Young Journey Financial Literacy Master Class (YJFLMC)

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WEALTH BUILDER PARTNERS
LEARN TO "MASTER COMMERCE. MASTER LIFE."
GAIN A STRONGER PERSPECTIVE ABOUT YOUR VISION, PURPOSE, COMMERCE AND REWAYAH (ABUNDANT OVERFLOWING) WEALTH

FREE REGISTRATION available to ages 18-32

Discover how to develop your business concept and your brand while building your very own commerce business, creating generational wealth.

MAKE THAT POWER MOVE! 
Get started today and start manifesting your dreams.

TRUST YOURSELF! TRUST THE PROCESS!
THERE IS NO LIMIT TO YOUR ACHIEVEMENTS. BELIEVE IT AND TAKE ACTION NOW!

REGISTER FREE using the initial YJFLMC application on the right.

Problems Or Questions? Please email us at MasterClass@YoungJourney.org



THE
YOUNG JOURNEY
MANTLE


To unite young people across the nation and around the world with other like-minded youths and partners; positioning participants to be successful global leaders.



Young Journey Initiatives

Bringing Awareness, Educational Tools and Solutions To Under-Resourced Populations

  • MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS & SUICIDE PREVENTION - "One person dies by suicide every 40 seconds". "Every year, suicide accounts for more deaths than war and homicide combined, and is the second leading cause of death among those aged 15-29..." UN NEWS. Read full article here
  • EDUCATION - World Inequality Database on Education explores disparities in education across and within countries. Read "K-12 Disparity Facts and Statistics" by UNCF
  • ECONOMICS - According to Pewsocialtrends.org, there are significant gaps in measures of economic well-being in urban, suburban and rural counties. Read more here
  • SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT - In alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, our primary focus goals are a) No Poverty; b) Zero Hunger; c) Good Health & Well-Being; d) Quality Education; e) Reduced Inequalities; f) Economic Growth and g) Life On Land (Biodiversity) 



YJ WORLD LEADERS

LET'S CHANGE THE WORLD TOGETHER.

Join our program and global community initiatives.

IMPACT STATEMENTS

Young Journey has provided our diverse and at-risk elementary students with wonderful activities....gaining confidence, caring role models. ~ Raquel Abrajan, Ortega ACE

The partnership with TYJF helps the Library flourish, evolve and sustain relevance in our community.  ~ Michelle Cervantes, Dir. of the Round Rock Public Library

Our teen has become even more proactive in his desire to initiate more study time towards his writing and coding.  ~ Metria (Parent)

YJ helped our children to break out of their comfort zone and do things that will be helpful to them and others without feeling uncomfortable. ~ The Turner's

How Can You Help?

Your sponsorship, donations, auction bids and in-kind support helps us continue to offer no cost performing arts, media arts and sports education to youths who traditionally are unable to afford these types of programs.

Thank you for helping us improve the lives of
young people!!!

You May Make Checks/Money Orders Payable To:
Young Journey
Mail Donations To:
The Young Journey Foundation
P.O. Box 17222, Sugar Land Texas 77496

Or You May Donate Online By Clicking Our "Donate" Button

Organization general needs include program budget, operating budget, audio/visual equipment and in-kind donation of space, transportation and professional video editing.

To double the impact of your gift (large or small), please ask your employer if they have a program that will match your donation to Young Journey.
THANK YOU!

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