WELCOME TO YOUTH WITH A FUTURE
Englewood
In Englewood, too many teens from low-income communities are overlooked. At Youth With A Future (YWAF), we’re changing that through teen leadership development that equips young people to lead with purpose and confidence.
Empowering Englewood’s Youth
Empowering Teen Leaders in Englewood
Through mentorship, skills training, and hands-on experiences, teens learn to lead now—not someday. They grow into role models, problem-solvers, and voices for change in their schools and neighborhoods.
But transformation takes resources.
Your donation directly supports workshops, transportation, meals, and mentorship for Englewood teens. You’re not just giving money—you’re giving opportunity, dignity, and a chance for real change.
We believe in the power of Englewood youth. Help us expand our programs and raise a generation of leaders who lift their communities.
Give today. Empower tomorrow’s leaders.
ABOUT YWAF IN ENGLEWOOD
Raising Leaders Where They’re Needed Most
Youth With A Future (YWAF) is committed to building strong, purpose-driven leaders in Englewood—one teen at a time. In a community where poverty, violence, and limited opportunity often silence young voices, YWAF steps in to offer hope and direction through impactful teen leadership development.
We believe every young person has the capacity to lead. Our programs provide mentorship, character-building, and real-world experiences that help teens develop resilience, purpose, and a heart for service. Through workshops, volunteer projects, and faith-based guidance, students learn to become positive influences at home, in school, and across Englewood.
This isn’t just about the future—it’s about right now. Our youth leadership programs empower teens to take action in their communities today, not just prepare for tomorrow.
Englewood deserves leaders who know the struggle and still rise. With your support, we can continue providing vital leadership training for underserved youth and give more teens the tools they need to succeed and serve.
Together, we’re not just changing individual lives—we’re shaping the future of Englewood through community leadership for teens.
Partner with us. Invest in the next generation of Englewood leaders.
BUILDING STRONG LEADERS IN ENGLEWOOD
Local Teens. Real Potential. Lasting Change.
Empowering Englewood teens through teen leadership development—equipping them with tools, mentors, and purpose to rise as confident, community-driven leaders.
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GET INVOLVED IN ENGLEWOOD
Be the Reason a Teen Becomes a Leader
You don’t have to change the world alone—but you can help change someone’s world right here in Englewood.
At Youth With A Future, we believe that real change starts with real people showing up. Your time, skills, or resources can open doors for teens from low-income communities who are ready to lead—but just need someone to believe in them. Through mentorship, hands-on volunteering, meals, event support, or financial giving, you become part of a movement investing in leadership for teens in low-income communities.
These young leaders are not projects—they’re powerful change-makers in the making. With your help, we offer workshops, personal mentoring, and teen leadership development programs that give them the confidence and skills to lead with character and purpose.
Don’t wait for someone else to step up. This is your chance to stand with Englewood’s youth and shape the next generation of local leaders.
Whether you give an hour, a dollar, or your expertise, your impact will be lasting. Join us today and be part of something bigger.
success stories
Equip an Englewood Teen. Empower a Legacy of Leadership.
Sarah Doe • Program Graduate, Englewood
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Sarah Doe • Program Graduate, Englewood
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Sarah Doe • Program Graduate, Englewood
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Step In. Stand With Englewood’s Future Leaders
Join our mission to cultivate teen leadership in low-income communities like Englewood.
Your involvement—whether time, talent or resources—directly supports youth leadership training that changes lives. Volunteers help host workshops, mentor students, manage events, support transportation or capture moments through media. Every role matters. Every gift, whether a donation or a shared skill, fuels our youth empowerment programs and gives teens the tools to lead confidently.
We believe that leadership for teens in low-income communities isn’t just possible. It’s essential. Your support helps create safe spaces for growth, real opportunities for development and a strong foundation for the next generation of leaders in Englewood.
Ready to make a difference? Fill out our volunteer form or donate today. Be the reason a young leader in Englewood steps into their purpose and leaves a legacy that lasts.
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