Mission
The You Are Worth It Foundation inspires hope to individuals living with adversity by treating each of those served with compassion, empathy and respect. We strive to instill dignity through each connection we make, be it through outreach events, donation drives and/or peer support. By servicing the specific needs of an individual or a community at large, the You Are Worth It Foundation acts as a pillar of support, motivating and inspiring others to build a bridge of understanding and connection across communities.
Core:
Community Outreach: Through this, we properly assess the specific needs of residents. We have built a system of support through our social media presence, that inspires other communities to contribute to whatever call of needs we may be looking for. We hope to continue to build our audience and reach through informative content, and accessible options to give back.
Currently operating a food pantry in Chester County. We are open every Tuesday 4:00 to 5:30pm. Inside the Spring City Regeneration Church!!
No Questions Asked! No Id Required!
We Also Offer a clothing pantry. Recycling clothing back into the community free of charge.
Community Support: We have initiated a movement, titled the “I am You and You could be Me” initiative. Any persons who has experienced something that is commonly misunderstood within society, has been invited to share their story, whether through video, or anonymous text. This movement has created a bridge of understanding across many issues that are not often discussed. Issues like: being in recovery, being in active addiction, overcoming the loss of a loved one, living with mental health issues.
Community Building: As we grow and evolve, we continue to network and build. We want to extend our arms to any resource program that we feel aligns with our moral code. We believe there is strength in numbers, and know that not every need will always be something we may be able to meet right away. By having our own network of support, we can have a family of support for those that we service.
Goals:
- We work tirelessly if an individual we meet is looking for treatment for substance abuse. We connect within our own network and delegate support for that individual, so they are encouraged and receive positive reinforcement for the decision to seek help. We plan to continue this, and grow a network of support for those who are in special need of extra hope
- As we grow, we want to delegate different teams, to ensure we are well rounded. We plan to have a drug and alcohol stem; which is built on the foundation of spreading knowledge and resources of harm reduction and supportive services for both active users, those in recovery and families that are affected.We plan to have a localized school stem, that focuses on families in need of support to provide for their children throughout the school year. We also plan to partner with community organizations that help families during the holidays, through an “Adopt a Family” initiative for both Christmas and Thanksgiving. We also will work closely with local food pantries, delegating any of our extra food donations to centers that can utilize them. Operating food and clothing pantry as well as disaster relief.
- We don’t forget where we came from. As Spring-Ford and Phoenixville alumni, we hope to branch the You Are Worth It Foundation into the schools, specifically through organizing a club at the middle school and high school level. We notice that a large fraction of the people we serve today, lacked support at a fundamental age. By showing students the power of outreach and compassion, it encourages them to utilize those tools in life. We specifically hope to target students that fall within the margins, through a possible referral program.