320+
Youth served annually
Impact
Real change. One youth at a time.
FYM measures success the way our families do — not in events run, but in decisions made, doors opened, and kids who keep coming back. Below is what we're seeing, in numbers and in their own words.
Outcomes
What changes in a year of walking with FYM.
These three indicators are the ones our youth, parents, and mentors talk about most. They're imperfect — self-reported, year over year — but they tell us where the work is sticking.
Positive decision-makinggrowing
Sense of family & belongingstrong
Workplace & life readinessbuilding
// Self-reported outcomes from FYM mentors and participants
By the numbers
Small enough to know names. Big enough to make a dent.
12k
Mentor hours logged
84%
Program completion rate
65%
Alumni still engaged
// Rolling 12-month figures across our three service areas
Voices from our community
Real stories. Real change.
“I learned how to handle conflicts differently. Before FYM I'd shut down or blow up. Now I know there's a third option, and it's mine.”
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Marcus J.Lake Worth · Mentee, 2 years
“My daughter found a family at FYM. She comes home talking about decisions, money, leadership — things we couldn't get her to think about before.”
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Danielle R.Palm Beach · Parent
“I expected to teach. I didn't expect to be challenged, encouraged, and changed myself. The youth here lead as much as they follow.”
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Andre P.Miami-Dade · Volunteer Mentor
“FYM doesn't run flashy programs — they walk with kids. Our agency partners with them because their outcomes are real and their relationships last.”
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Sandra W.Workforce Partner
“I'd never been to a college campus before. After our visit I picked a major. I'd never even thought about a major before.”
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Tyrese B.Miami-Dade · Mentee, 1 year
Spotlight
Three voices we keep coming back to.
Youth · Age 16
“I learned how to handle conflicts differently. Before FYM I'd shut down or blow up. Now I know there's a third option, and it's mine.”
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Marcus J.Lake Worth · Mentee, 2 years
Parent
“My daughter found a family at FYM. She comes home talking about decisions, money, leadership — things we couldn't get her to think about before.”
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Danielle R.Palm Beach · Parent
Mentor
“I expected to teach. I didn't expect to be challenged, encouraged, and changed myself. The youth here lead as much as they follow.”
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Andre P.Miami-Dade · Volunteer Mentor
Walk with us
Be part of the next story.
Refer a youth in your life or fund a year of mentorship. Either one moves the numbers above — and the lives behind them.