The focus of our Youth-Centered and Youth Advocates programs are efforts to strengthen communities, so that young people can live in places that provide strong social support and access to resources and opportunities. 

Fee-for-service projects are selected with a focus on creating an ecosystem through art that strengthens community connections through healing-centered arts-based workshops, art curation, graphic design, videography and photography.

An annual May event that elevates stories of strength and resilience from individuals whose stories are often not told. The month-long exhibit celebrates social justice in art and aims to elevate the voices of young people who have survived horrific injustices and childhood trauma.

The Legacy Collection gathers, preserves and shares a collective history of Iowa through Iowans’ stories. These stories will be captured in a variety of forms, such as recorded interviews, essays, songs, animations, art, or journals. These stories are shaped by our community and belong to our community. By knowing our history, we can learn from our past, celebrate our heritage, and work together for a brighter future for all Iowans.