Our Vision
As students in the 8th Philadelphia leadership class of Next Level Trainings, part of our transformational curriculum was to create a large-scale community service project for a local non-profit. Our team chose to support The Attic Youth Center in the scope of 30 days! We supported LBGTQ young people to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community.
Our Results
$46,620
Fundraised
140
Items Donated
800
Volunteer Hours
1
Events Held
VIP 8 Philadelphia proudly supports The Attic Youth Center
Coming out can be a tough time in a person's life, and often leaves people feeling alone, and lacking confidence. The Attic Youth Center supports LGBTQ youths transitioning to adulthood by offering vocational training, housing support and navigation, academic enrichment activities, mentorship, psychological counseling, support groups, job placement, job-ready clothing, dinners, and professional development trainings to schools and social services organizations on the best practices in serving LGBTQ youth. But perhaps most importantly, they offer a warm environment full of love, acceptance, and affirmation. The Attic is a place void of judgment and a space that nurtures an inner feeling of home and belonging; and what young adult couldn't use some belonging? No matter what an LGBTQ young person is going through or processing, The Attic Youth Center offers a life of abundance, love, acceptance, and prosperity.
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Our Team
OUR TEAM LEADERS
Team Captains
Sean O’Sullivan
Summer Rose Horan
Fundraising Committee
Michelle Dattisman
Treasurer
Joe Beck
Marketing Committee
James Lucas
Linette Navarrete
Press Secretary
Timmy Mattos
Events Committee
Monika Bhatia
Bryan Splittorf
Communications Committee
Ihab Nafie
Michael Bekerman
Improvements Committee
Keith Dattisman
Zara Rose
Tangible Goods Committee
Kelly Medico
Social Media Committee
Virginia Vedia
Michelle Carvalho
Photo Video Committee
Angelina Medico
Joe Beck
Thank you to our Business Sponsors and Donors
We, Team FIRED UP, the 8th class of Next Level Trainings’ Vision Impact Program (VIP) in Philadelphia, were charged with creating an impactful community service project. Our decision as a team was to stand for and support affirmation and opportunities of LGBTQ youth by supporting the Attic Youth Center in Philadelphia.