WHAT WE DO | Concrete LYFE

" WHAT WE DO "

MAKE "LYFE" HAPPEN FOR THE FUTURE GENERATION

WHILE WE CAN'T CONTROL THE CARDS YOUNG PEOPLE ARE DEALT BY THEIR ENVIRONMENT, WE CAN ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT NEEDED TO PLAY THEIR HAND WISELY.

"1 OF 5 - INTRO "

Concrete LYFE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to investing in the next generation. "Make LYFE Happen" means investing real capital and creating real opportunities to improve the livelihoods of young people from underserved communities and high-risk environments so they can flourish.

Every young person deserves equal opportunities to pursue their dreams, regardless of their background or environment. We provide resources to level the playing field and help youth flourish with innovative lifestyle programs they genuinely want to join.

"2 OF 5 - MISSION "

To understand our mission, you must first understand our name.

Concrete: symbolizes the oppressive infrastructure of systems that makes it difficult for many people from underserved communities to truly flourish due to social injustice and the barriers these communities face.

LYFE: symbolizes the livelihoods of the people whom we are trying to help grow from concrete. Life is spelled with a "Y" so that people never forget their "WHY" in LYFE and can focus on the "WHY" behind their goals, dreams, mission, and purpose.

Mission: Our mission is to invest in the livelihoods of future generations, empowering them to flourish in LYFE and overcome environmental risk factors, much like the rose that grew from concrete.

" 3 OF 5 - PROGRAMS "

Concrete LYFE empowers communities by offering free, evidence-based programs that build financial independence, strengthen behavioral health, and invest in lives through community support.

LYFE Academy: offers career development through education, personalized career plans, and workshops that build essential skills. We provide alternative education for those facing barriers and exposure to various career paths. Additionally, we invest in resources like licenses and certifications to support career advancement.

Heart LYFE: focuses on improving mental health and reducing stigma. We offer mental health support, art therapy, and programs to develop emotional intelligence. Our cultural enrichment initiatives broaden understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures, while our physical health programs promote overall well-being.

Neighborhood LYFE: strengthens communities by uniting and convening through events and collaborations. We work with organizations to support youth and provide essential support to meet basic community needs.

Program Breakdown

End of Year Report (2023)

Testimonials

" 4 OF 5 - OPERATIONAL PRINCIPLE "

Every Initiatives initiated by Concrete LYFE must meet the following five criteria:

Improve Youth Livelihood: Enhance the overall quality of life for young people, focusing on financial independence.
Enhance Health: Promote both mental and physical health.
Act as a Protective Factor: Provide support and safety to help youth with social determinants of health (SDoH).
Serve Key Areas: Focus on underserved communities and high health risk environments.
Address Racial Inequality: Work towards reducing racial disparities and fighting social injustices.

Operational Principle

" 5 OF 5 - IMPACT "

At Concrete LYFE, we ensure our programs align with our mission, vision, and values through a robust evaluation process. We use our Operational Principles, Program Efficiency Criteria, and evidence-based practices, combined with feedback from youth and the community, and our Logic Model. This approach helps us provide both qualitative and quantitative data to continuously improve and drive meaningful change.

2023 Impact Highlights:

100+ participants engaged in our workshops.
50+ resumes and cover letters provided to our members.
500 shirts to promote Mental Health Awareness.
8 young people involved in our youth advisory board.
4000+ people impacted by our initiatives.
$300,000 in-kind resources disbursed for community support.
500+ hours of free consultation provided to like-minded organizations.
5 active projects sponsored through fiscal sponsorship.
2500+ tickets provided to youth and community college students.
300+ youth received Christmas gifts this year.

2024 Key Programs Takeaways

Xposure is LYFE: Introduced 30 youth to sports careers through professional interactions.
Financial Literacy on a Yacht: Taught 12 youth literacy aboard a yacht, focusing on environment.
Aviation: Connected youth with pilots, offering aviation career insights and private jet experiences.
Mental Health Awareness: Launched 500 youth-designed shirts to promote mental health awareness.
View Boston: Educated youth on opportunities in Boston from the city's highest viewpoint.