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We are a Chicago, south-suburb based
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Mission Statement
You Matter 2 provides youth with a safe space to develop positive relationships, leadership skills, and discover their passions. Our mission is to provide opportunities for youth to serve and make a difference in their community.
Vision
As a result of our programs, our vision is for youth to remain civically engaged, be empowered to forge their own path, and have academic and lifelong success.
Our Story
You Matter 2 Inc. was founded in October 2014 by Destiny Watson. the organization first started as an Instagram page in 2013 created to uplift and inspire teens, since then we have evolved to much more. You Matter 2 is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that inspires and empowers youth to be world changers. You Matter 2 strives to dynamically empower emerging youth leaders to create a generation of change. our organization consists of 7th-12th grade students from the south suburban area who believe in changing the world. This group is dedicated to changing the world and giving back to their communities.
Members of our organization spend their time volunteering, raising awareness for local and global issues, and hosting community events. Our organization focuses on youth empowerment, hunger, education, literacy, access to clean water, and more. You Matter 2 has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune, Windy City Live, HF Chronicle, 107.5 WGCI, and ABC7 Chicago.
You Matter 2 has helped children and families locally and globally, empowering them to envision a better future for themselves. You Matter 2 recognizes the world as their neighbors, and their family as more than the people under their roof.
Members of our organization spend their time volunteering, raising awareness for local and global issues, and hosting community events. Our organization focuses on youth empowerment, hunger, education, literacy, access to clean water, and more. You Matter 2 has been recognized by the Chicago Tribune, Windy City Live, HF Chronicle, 107.5 WGCI, and ABC7 Chicago.
You Matter 2 has helped children and families locally and globally, empowering them to envision a better future for themselves. You Matter 2 recognizes the world as their neighbors, and their family as more than the people under their roof.
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