Proud to highlight our partnership with UPower, an organization transforming lives at Echo Glen (and other places too...see link) through the power of movement and play. Partnerships are central to our success and the success of young people.
When the world shut down during the pandemic, UPower showed up. Their team stepped forward, maintaining a vital presence for young people who needed connection more than ever. That commitment speaks volumes about who they are as partners and as people.
Through trauma-informed coaching, UPower's dedicated team is building trust and creating safe spaces for youth to discover their strength, both physical and emotional. Their approach goes beyond traditional programming – it's about nurturing genuine connections and empowering young people to write their own stories of growth and resilience.
What makes UPower's work at Echo Glen truly special is their understanding that play isn't just activity – it's a fundamental human right and a powerful tool for healing and development. In every session, youth build confidence through movement, develop crucial social-emotional skills, and experience the joy of self-expression. These moments of connection create lasting bonds and trusted relationships in a supportive environment where growth flourishes and are foundational to rehabilitation.
The results speak volumes: young people are finding their voice, setting personal goals, and discovering their potential in ways that ripple far beyond the gym walls.?
This is what real, community-centered change looks like. This is what happens when we invest in youth development with compassion, understanding, and an unwavering commitment to equity.
Thank you, UPower, for showing us how movement and play can be catalysts for transformation. Your team continues to inspire us with their heart, dedication, and genuine care for our community's youth. Thankful to the Echo Glen team for all they do to nurture this partnership and to UPower for the work done at Echo Glen as well as all the other locations they serve.
https://u-power.org/
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