We weave resources and relationships together so all youth can flourish.

So many of our youth are burdened by economic and educational barriers. We provide community and opportunity to support their development and success, in high school and beyond.

About the Flourish Initiative

The Flourish Initiative enhances the lives of under-resourced youth in our community

We want to see youth become their best selves and lead their best lives. Flourish provides a safe and healthy home environment, supportive relationships and development opportunities for students in Boone County, MO. Our hope is to support all aspects of well-being so our youth who experience major barriers can move from surviving to thriving.

Housing

The Flourish Home brings hope, safety, stability and compassionate care.

Internships

Flourish provides paid internship opportunities for youth. These internships take place in the summer after the students’ Junior and Senior years in high school.

Mentoring

All youth deserve an advocate who sees their uniqueness and helps them shine.

$AVES: College & Career Savings

A graduate with savings is more likely to succeed.

Emergency & Basic Needs Support

Safety, food, and shelter are the building blocks of flourishing youth.

Scholarships

Flourish scholarships for students of color are funded in partnership with Veterans United Home Loans.

Case Management 

Flourish case managers provide both direct and indirect case management work to provide Flourish youth and their families with individualized support.

Community Engagement 

Flourish works with the Boone County community to increase needs awareness and build capacity for change within the area.

Fostering Life-Changing Opportunities

We have been busy since 2019! Check out the statistics below to learn about all the wonderful things we have accomplished.

Last updated: Nov 2024

Basic Needs Fund

215 requests
$68,853 total funds given

Internships

89 total high school interns
8,000 programming hours completed

$AVES

204 students
$145,195 earned

Flourish Home

42 youth housed
7,179 total bed nights

Mentoring & Volunteers

185 mentors/volunteers from VU
849 mentoring hours

Scholarships

209 recipients
$737,085 awarded

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