Empowering Teens to SHINE with confidence and SOAR with courage
I created Shine and Soar because I know what it feels like to grow up doubting yourself — to stay small, play it safe, and try to fit in so you don’t get left out. I also know what’s possible when someone believes in you, when you're seen and supported, and when you're given tools to trust yourself and rise.
Shine and Soar, Inc is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to helping teens build self-esteem, leadership skills, and emotional resilience through coaching, workshops, and safe community spaces.
Through coaching, workshops, and safe spaces, we help young people take off the masks, connect with who they really are, and become courageous communicators and leaders in their lives.
Why This Matters
Teens today are facing more pressure, more noise, and more disconnection than ever. Shine and Soar exists to be a steady, uplifting presence — a place where young people can feel safe, supported, and empowered to become the confident leaders they were born to be. Your support helps us provide: > Free or low-cost programs for families > Healthy snacks and supplies for participants > Access to trained coaches and facilitators > Joyful experiences that plant seeds of self-love and possibility
Ways to Get Involved
DONATE Help us launch our very first teen program this summer! Every dollar goes directly toward creating safe, empowering spaces for youth. JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST Be the first to know about events, programs, and ways to support. PARTNER OR VOLUNTEER Are you a parent, educator, coach, or local business who shares our mission? We’d love to connect! Email us at: [email protected]