Our mission is simple:

Provide resources and opportunities for youth to engage in personal and community development.

Latino Youth Collective scholars at a summer retreat, gathered together outdoors

+++ Thanks to our supporters over the years +++

Nina Mason Pulliam Charitable Trust, Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, Central Indiana Community Foundation, Arthur Dean Family Foundation, Lilly Endowment Inc., and Accelerator

Who we partner with

Build with allies.

We advocate on issues, catalyze new ideas and programs, and drive collective action and partnerships for youth wellbeing and community development.

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Athena Academy

A six-week summer program where scholars use out-of-school time to design digital media, tech, and career-readiness projects for their community.

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Bienestar y Más

A radio program that features stories and testimonies from the community, delivered in Spanish for a bilingual audience.

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Consulting

With over 15 years of experience working with the Latinx community, we offer services to help organizations reach and understand their audience.

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Our programs are award-winning

We create stunning out-of-school time programs that youth and their families love.

It's not just designing a program for teens — it's helping build a sense of belonging through real projects, mentorship, and a community that shows up for each other.

  • IndyFest — Do Something Award
  • Teen Choice — Metropolitan Meritorious Award
  • Love Thy Neighborhood Awards — Education Award
  • Love Thy Neighborhood Awards — People's Choice Award

Our model

Together we build community.

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Media & Tech

STEM skills are essential for expanding self-empowerment and future career opportunities.

Community

Connect with young people, build support networks, and celebrate generational differences in language and culture.

Relevant

The lens is culturally relevant and specific to the Latinx community we serve.

Let's create your next big project together.

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Testimonials

What our scholars say

Gave me a deeper understanding of my potential and how I can contribute to society.

It helped shape my values, strengthened my sense of responsibility, and encouraged me to use my skills to make a positive impact in my community.

Kicked off my passion for tech.

Having access to advanced technology at such a young age — like cameras, Macs, microphones, and Photoshop — was truly inspiring.

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