Empowering and inspiring youth to reach their full potential.
Pioneer Youth surrounds local youth with mentorship, academic support, meals, and consistent care. We help young people grow into confident, capable adults while supporting families along the way.
Empowering and inspiring youth to reach their full potential.
Pioneer Youth surrounds local youth with mentorship, academic support, meals, and consistent care. We help young people grow into confident, capable adults while supporting families along the way.
Many families are carrying more than they should, alone.
Working parents are doing everything they can to provide for their children. Yet many students still face long afternoons without supervision, limited access to meals, and a lack of consistent encouragement and mentorship.
Without steady support, small gaps can turn into long-term challenges academically, emotionally, and socially.
Pioneer Youth exists to stand in that gap.
Consistency changes outcomes.
Our work is built around one simple idea. When young people are consistently supported, they thrive.
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Positive adult role models who show up, listen, and build trust week after week.
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A structured environment that reinforces learning, confidence, and personal responsibility.
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Reliable access to meals and a safe place to land after the school day ends.
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Helping parents breathe easier, knowing their children are cared for and encouraged.
IMPACT YOU CAN SEE IN OUR COMMUNITY
Pioneer Youth is rooted here. We work with local families, mentors, volunteers, and partners to provide steady care that strengthens students and the families who support them.
Every relationship built, every meal served, and every moment of encouragement contributes to a stronger, healthier community.
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2000+
hours of building relationships
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100%
free programs for all youth
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40+
youth attending daily
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200+
youth served in 2025
THIS WORK IS SUSTAINED BY PEOPLE WHO BELIEVE CONSISTENCY MATTERS
Pioneer Youth is made possible by individuals and families who choose to invest in the steady presence young people need to grow.
Support is not about a single moment. It is about showing up again and again so students do not fall through the cracks.
When you support Pioneer Youth, you help create stability, confidence, and opportunity where it is needed most.
When you support Pioneer Youth, you help create stability, confidence, and opportunity where it is needed most.
Become a Monthly Supporter
Provide consistent care and stability for students and families throughout the year.
Make a One-Time Contribution
Help meet immediate needs and strengthen our ability to serve.
meet our team
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Emilee Abraham
Founder / Executive Director
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Katelyn Smith
Program Director
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Jacob Campbell
Program Director