Journals and coloring books for homeless youth.
Assisting runaway & homeless youth as they age from the shelter system to build mental and socioeconomic health. SMJ is a non-profit organization in NYC leveraging the power of expressive writing and meaningful mentorship for long-term stability.
Nearly 70% of youth experiencing homelessness report mental health chanllenges. Suicide is the leading cause of death among these youth. SMJ's journals, coloring books, and mentors remind youth that they are not alone.
Mentorship Program
No one deserves to bear the weight of social mobility alone. Join a cohort of mentors aged 18-30 to help your peers strategize long-term stability.
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"Writing about my life and neighborhood was the therapy I never knew I needed."
- Antonia, Mentee (22)
"Social mobility begins with telling your story. SMJ is the space to strategize social mobility on a community level."
- SMJ Board Member
"No child should bear the weight of social mobility alone."
- Toni LaBarbara, Chief-Storyteller