Many children and youth struggle with societal barriers and face adversities in their lives like detrimental living conditions, family violence, risk factors for mental health, school issues and identity challenges. Facing prolonged adversity creates toxic stress in the brain that can negatively impact development. With the support of a mentor, these risks can be reduced or even avoided, and youth can reach their full potential. Our mentors advise and challenge young people, act as their champions, provide greater consistency in their lives, connect them to broader experiences, opportunities and networks, and provide safe, nonjudgmental environments in which the child or youth can confide anything. YOUTH NEED US TO STEP UP NOW! Stand with us and we will be BIGGER together – because we know the simplest acts create the biggest impact. Go beyond clicking like buttons. Create connections. Open up opportunities. Together, we can empower a generation of limitless potential. You – as a volunteer or donor – standing with The Family + The Organization = the power of three. Together we can ignite the potential that exists in all young people and help them achieve their full potential.