Founders Mark

What happens when the City of Richmond, VA Government invests in high school students each summer? Magic ✨

Who makes that magic happen? The incredible team at Youth Engagement Services in the Office of Community Wealth Building RVA puts their time, energy, and talents together to create opportunities for Richmond youth to learn, grow, and dream about their future. 👏

Where does Founders Mark come in? We're so excited to partner again to offer Launch It, Grow It, and Create Impact this summer. Teens will create their own businesses then develop a social impact project, all with the help of incredible coaches. 💙

Stay tuned - great things are coming up!

Thinking about how to engage your learners with hands on activities that have real world application?

Wondering how to help youth focus on workforce development, social mobility, and impact to the local community?

Feeling overwhelmed by creating curriculum that resonates with learners ages 8-24? Want to support your staff development?

You are in the before Founders Mark stage. Reach out today to discuss how to move your youth and staff to the after Founders Mark stage to improve growth, durable skills, and fun!

Check out this incredible group of Changemakers who will be at the The Y 2026 Changemakers Summit next week representing the YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg!

The of Greater Richmond leadership had the vision to prepare this group with a strong foundation using our Create Impact program. We can't wait to see the hard work and big ideas come to life on a big stage.

Thanks to Lisa Ramirez, Brian Stamper, and your team for providing a space for teens to create dynamic local and social impact. 💙

Looking to create a solid framework for your club leaders and changemakers that results in active social impact? Connect with us to talk about the ways that Create Impact can support your learners.

Progress instead of perfection - one of the most important lessons that students can learn. Owning this idea removes barriers and helps learners own their future in powerful ways!

Founders Mark programs incorporate progress over perfection through critical thinking tasks that build persistence, a key factor in workforce and life skills development.

Connect with us today to discuss the best way to encourage your youth (ages 8 - 24) to pursue progress and develop durable skills.

Critical thinking is essential—but problem-solving is what turns it into action.
wrote a short piece unpacking that distinction and why it matters more than ever.

https://lnkd.in/e85HJeri or go to the Founders Mark website - news - latest blog

What an incredible experience at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America National Conference! We connected with passionate leaders, shared innovative ideas, and celebrated the impact Clubs make every day for young people across the country. From inspiring speakers to meaningful conversations, we’re still energized and ready to continue creating great futures for our youth. 💙✨



Larry Fitzgerald Angela Duckworth Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Richmond Boys & Girls Club of Dayton Carolina Panthers NFL

Everything we do is intentionally designed to help every learner grow and develop to become their best self. Our programs are rooted in practical durable skills delivered through age-appropriate experiential learning experiences for learners ages 8-24.

Connect with us today to provide the tools for your learners to write their own story and own their future!

We're hanging out with some real life superheroes today at the Boys & Girls Clubs of America 120th Annual National Conference in Charlotte, North Carolina! Reps from Boys & Girls Clubs from across the nation are gathering to learn, celebrate, and connect with one another. We are excited for the collective impact that occurs when we all work together for young people. Come visit the Founders Mark booth to talk about how we can support your mission!

City of Charlotte Government Charlotte NC