O.U.R. JOURNEY
our Unique Resurrection
Our Vision
O.U.R. Journey’s Vision Is To Engage With Youth And Build Rapport, Trust, And Relationships With Some Of The Most Hurting And Alienated Youth In Our Community And Those Showing Gang Attraction Or Involvement.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help Gang-Affected Youth Open Their Hearts, Minds, and Souls Through Self-Empowerment and Healing, Thriving with Self-Respect and Confidence, and Returning to Loving Themselves, Family, And Community.
Our Goals
Our goals are centered around connection, family support, and mental health:
Connection: As humans, we are wired to connect. O.U.R. Journey provides a positive source of this connection with leaders with lived experiences our participants can relate to. Our prevention and intervention efforts are strategic and produce long-term effects of positivity, away from the impact of gang activity, by creating healthy, culturally sensitive coping mechanisms.
Mental Health: Depression and substance abuse are coping skills we often see with trauma and life adversity. It brings stress, disconnection, and violence into the lives of those we support.
Family Support: We empower families by reconnection to healing and hope. We encourage our youth to build positive relationships through strong family support and community connections.
Our Demographics
Our programs help any trauma-infused youth showing gang attraction or involvement. Our main demographic is Hispanic or Latinx youth. We provide one-on-one care through a culturally sensitive, peer-based model supporting education, health, and wellness through trusting relationships. We work alongside at-risk youth, providing mentorship and resources to support and empower their reentry with positive community involvement.