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- Why We Exist
"Too many young adults face unemployment, financial instability, and limited opportunities. Without job training or financial education, many become trapped in cycles of struggle. The result? Lost talent and untapped potential." - Our Founders
Our Story
- Every Purpose Has a Beginning
The Service For A Purpose non-profit organization was born out of a simple belief: every young adult deserves the tools to build a better future. Our founders saw how many young people were eager to succeed but lacked the guidance, access to resources, training, and mentorship they needed to thrive. What started as a small idea to bridge that gap has grown into a community-driven foundation committed to uplifting and empowering the next generation.
Our approach is distinctive, as we actively engage in providing the necessary support and guidance to young adults. Through our community-driven initiatives, we aim to create a sense of empowerment and opportunity, characterized by our modern and accessible programs.
About Us
Get to Know Our Organization
⚠️ The Problem
- Why We Exist
Across our communities, too many young adults are blindly sent out into the world without knowledge, guidance, or life skills which causes them to face unemployment, financial instability, and limited opportunities for growth. Without access to job training or financial education, many become trapped in cycles of struggle, unable to realize their full potential. The result? Lost talent, untapped potential, and futures cut short before they’ve had a chance to truly begin.
👁️ The Vision
- Our Dream For Tomorrow
We envision a world where every young adult is prepared, confident, and capable of pursuing meaningful opportunities. By equipping youth with essential job skills, financial literacy, and life guidance, we aim to create pathways that lead not just to employment, but to long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
🚀 Mission in Action
- What We Do
At Service For A Purpose, we put our mission into practice every day through hands-on programs:
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Work Ready Bootcamps that prepare youth for real jobs with resume training, mock interviews, and workplace etiquette.
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Money Moves Financial Literacy Workshops that teach budgeting, saving, credit building, investing, trading, taxes, and financial confidence.
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Paid Internships and Partner Programs that connect youth to businesses, mentors, and career opportunities.
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Life Skills Labs that build confidence, communication, and leadership.
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Mental Health & Wellness that helps youth by teaching valuable skills like emotional regulation and stress management, which improve resilience and coping abilities
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Community Service benefits youth by fostering personal growth, including increased self-esteem, empathy, and leadership skills. It provides career development opportunities by teaching transferable job skills and enhancing resumes, which can boost future success.
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Continuation program providing a flexible, supportive, and individualized second chance to earn a high school diploma, for students who are credit deficient, need to work, or struggle in traditional school settings.
We don’t just teach skills—we create opportunities, foster mentorship, and provide the support system young adults need to succeed.
🌱 The Future
Looking ahead, we're building more than programs - we're building a pipeline. Our goal is to expand across communities, connecting thousands of youth to mentor, internships, financial knowledge, and safe stable housing. With the help of partners, volunteers, and donors, we will continue turning struggle into strategy, and purpose into progress.
Because at Service For a Purpose, the future isn't something we wait for - it's something we build, together.
Together, we are building better futures for our youth by creating opportunities for growth and development. Through education, care, and compassion, we empower them to rise above challenges and achieve their dreams. Join us in creating lasting change, one youth at a time.
Meet Our Team
Tyreke Jefferies
CEO/Board Member
Dr. Tamela Davis
HR Director/Board Member
Eitana Yisrael
Secretary/Community Activist
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