Our Mission
To provide empowerment programs, development training, and community services that inspire our volunteers, youth, and communities to become productive citizens and community leaders.
Empowering Communities
To provide empowerment programs, development training, and community services that inspire our volunteers, youth, and communities to become productive citizens and community leaders.
Reinventing the Wheel
Is to reinvent the wheel and restore the roots that empowered our youth and communities in the past to now be productive citizens in the world today, tomorrow, and generations to come.
Where It All Began
The R.O.Y.O service journey began to target youth ages 5–12, teens 13–19, young adults 21–25, and south suburban communities in the Chicagoland area in 2012 through dance. Incorporating in October of 2020 during COVID was important to us because the call to help was louder than ever. Our future goal is to reach developing communities around the world. It is our mission and vision to restore the youth & communities, fighting back against generational hardships like deprivation of equality, economic success, and social justice.
Handing the R.O.O.T.S. Back to You
R.O.O.T.S. is also an acronym we use to reflect the values of our organization. Our dedicated staff and volunteers are encouraged to embody these values every day.
Respect
We treat every person — youth, volunteer, partner, and community member — with dignity and honor.
Open to Correction
We embrace feedback and growth, knowing that being teachable is the foundation of lasting impact.
Operational Excellence
We hold ourselves to the highest standards in everything we do, delivering quality in every program and interaction.
Teamwork
We believe in the power of collaboration — together we accomplish far more than any one of us could alone.
Striving for Success
We push beyond limits, inspiring our youth and community to reach their full potential every single day.
Get Involved!
We are looking for dedicated leaders with a strong desire to improve the lives of our community members. Are you ready to make a difference?
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