Who we are
Forging Youth Resilience (FYR) is a member-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with Local Clubs in cities across the country.
Our clubs partner with health and fitness communities nationwide to bring fitness, nutrition, and mentorship to youth who would otherwise lack access to these services.
why we exist
We believe in the next generation and their potential to change the world. Yet many youth do not have the same access to resources as others. Without access to resources, it’s often hard to see the bigger picture or the path forward.
By providing a critical network of support and imperative skills, we help empower our athletes to tackle the challenges and continued barriers they face outside of our program. Through a foundation of functional fitness and strength training, we open their eyes to new perspectives by challenging their limits. We support them in setting goals and breaking them.
Most importantly, we help them realize they are strong and capable while giving them the confidence to grow into adulthood.
Who we serve
At FYR, we serve youth (ages 11-20) who may be facing challenges or who would not otherwise have access to the services we provide. This may include:
Youth coming from under-resourced families or neighborhoods
Youth out-of-school, including youth out-of-school facing unemployment
Youth in or aging out of foster care
Youth experiencing homelessness
Youth who may need an alternative pathway educational environment (at-risk to leave secondary school without a diploma)
Youth who are involved in the justice system
Youth experiencing environmental factors that put their health, safety, and well-being at risk such as racism or discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation
Youth facing socio-emotional challenges exacerbated by being part of an under-resourced environment
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