Empowering Underserved Youth and Families in Pierce County, Washington
Empowering Underserved Youth and Families in Pierce County, Washington
OUR PROGRAMS
Mentorship, enrichment, and opportunity—helping young people thrive by strengthening the families that support them.
CHASING DREAMS
Youth and families can apply for microgrants to help cover the cost of activities like sports, arts, or education. These small investments remove barriers and support youth in pursuing their goals.
GOAL GETTERS
This program empowers youth to set and achieve realistic goals, supporting their journey to success with financial incentives for participation, milestones, and goal completion!
PATHWAYS TO STABILITY
Pathways to Stability provides personalized support for youth and families navigating housing and life challenges. We offer housing and resource navigation, tailored guidance, advocacy, and community connections.
COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES
Our Family Programs are designed to support the people who support our youth—parents, caregivers, and extended family members. We believe that strong youth thrive in strong families.
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SUCCESS STORIES
Markel Allen
"This job gave me stability, confidence, and the chance to see the world beyond my neighborhood." – Markel Allen
Through the successful pilot of the Empower Youth Futures’ Goal Getters Program, Markel Allen set a clear goal: to become a certified flagger and secure stable employment. EYF supported him every step of the way—from covering the cost of his flagger training course to helping him purchase essential work gear like boots and durable clothing.
After earning his certification, Markel wasted no time applying for jobs and soon landed a position with Integrity Traffic Control.
VIBES Conference
Empower Youth Futures recently sent youth to the VIBES Conference, a student-led event by the Black Student Union at Washington State University. VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) is a weekend-long experience that motivates high school students to pursue higher education and leadership, centering Black students’ voices while welcoming all committed to education and opportunity.
Through mentorship, cultural empowerment, and connection, our students left feeling seen, supported, and inspired. They gained confidence in their place in higher education, the power of their voices, and the potential to lead their communities.
Markel Allen
"This job gave me stability, confidence, and the chance to see the world beyond my neighborhood." – Markel Allen
Through the successful pilot of Empower Youth Futures’ Goal Getters Program, Markel Allen set a clear goal: to become a certified flagger and secure stable employment. EYF supported him every step of the way—from covering the cost of his flagger training course to helping him purchase essential work gear like boots and durable clothing.
After earning his certification, Markel wasted no time applying for jobs and soon landed a position with Integrity Traffic Control.
VIBES Conference
Empower Youth Futures recently sent youth to the VIBES Conference, a student-led event by the Black Student Union at Washington State University. VIBES (Visionaries Inspiring Black Empowered Students) is a weekend-long experience that motivates high school students to pursue higher education and leadership, centering Black students’ voices while welcoming all committed to education and opportunity.
Through mentorship, cultural empowerment, and connection, our students left feeling seen, supported, and inspired. They gained confidence in their place in higher education, the power of their voices, and the potential to lead their communities.
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bethel Teen Summer Nights
A free drop-in program for 6th–12th grade Bethel students (2025–26 school year) from 5:00–8:00 PM through August 14, 2025. Hang out with friends and enjoy open gym, food, music, games, arts, and sports. Monday & Wednesday at Spanaway Middle School; Tuesday & Thursday at Bethel Middle School.
All Youth Can Eat
Every day of the week kids 18 and under or college students 18–24 (with college ID) can receive a free meal from this list of participating All Youth Can Eat restaurants in Tacoma, Washington through September 1, 2025.
Tacoma Summer Late Nights
At participating schools, community centers, and non-profit organizations, middle and high school students can get dinner, participate in open gym, art, and music activities, and hang out with friends. Monday–Friday, 5 PM to 10 PM through August 29, 2025.
