Prepare Our Youth, Inc has been a life changing ministry for nearly 40 years providing youth and families with the tools and support foe effective change. Mentoring, tutoring and lifting the expectations of at risk youth are hallmarks of the remarkable work of POY.

Like many others, I owe a debt of gratitude to POY. POY helped me understand that I am a link in a long chain that is pulling in the direction of progress. It helped me understand that I can create my own reality. It gave me tools to successfully navigate the fast-flowing and capricious currents of society. I, and many other beneficiaries of POY, attest to the fact that the success of this institution, is intimately connected to the success of Our community.

Over the years, POY has been a very powerful "go to" resource for me as a young person and my children.  I will continue to reach out to them for my grandchildren as well. Without a doubt, I feel that their leaders are led by purpose. For me and my family, this organization has offered open doors to counseling, consistency, stability, healing, books and without prejudgement or criticism.