FutureBright Youth

Power of Harvard , University of Pennsylvania, & Columbia University

Supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people through empathy, community, and culturally responsive care.

Who we are

FutureBright Youth is a nonprofit organization based in Pennsylvania and New York dedicated to supporting the mental health and emotional well-being of young people, especially those from underserved and underrepresented communities. This includes youth who face cultural, linguistic, or systemic barriers to accessing care—such as recent immigrants, low-income families, or those navigating stigma around mental health. We create welcoming, youth-centered spaces rooted in empathy, community, and culturally responsive care. Through peer support, emotional connection, and collective healing, we help young people build resilience, find belonging, and grow together.

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Our Solutions

Peer Support Groups
Fun Healing Community
AI Youth Chatbot (Developing)
Education

Providing you with a safe space to relax

Safe, youth-led spaces (online & offline), Our peer support groups are trained based on the DBHIDS & ATTC-certified Peer Support Toolkit, a professional framework rooted in trauma-informed, recovery-oriented care
With Designed Empowerment Menu (emotional skills, financial literacy, and legal basics) etc
Why it matters: Teens are twice as likely as adults to experience mental distress

Fun Healing Community

We will host community-based activities including: puppy yoga, music therapy, art journaling, and guided meditation, LGBTQ+ identity circles, giving youth ways to explore their interest, emotions, build trust, and moments of joy
Why it matters: Most youth don’t heal through lectures, they heal when they feel joyful, accepted, and free to be themselves

AI Youth Chatbot (Developing)

A culturally-sensitive AI companion
24/7 anonymous support
Referrals to real-life services
Crisis de-escalation & self-help prompts
Why it matters: Most teen crises occur after school hours yet most youth don’t call hotlines

Education

Volunteer Professional Training: Structured training for peer volunteers (skills, ethics, supervision, role-plays), pathways to service hours and leadership
Legal Support: “Know-your-rights” mini-clinics (student rights, bullying/Title IX, immigration basics), referrals to legal-aid partners, and advocacy resources
Financial Education: Practical workshops on budgeting, banking, credit, FAFSA & scholarships, taxes basics, and family finance nights