Our Programs

Empowering Change, Building Community

Living Redemption takes a youth-focused, family-centered, and community-driven approach to breaking cycles of violence, incarceration, and poverty. By strengthening relationships between youth, families, and local institutions, we foster healing, growth, and transformation.

Program Pillars

Credible MessEnger Mentoring

Credible Messengers embody transformation and build trust across youth, families, and communities—drawing from lived experience, deep community knowledge, and a commitment to healing and lasting change.

Community Empowerment

We equip Harlem residents and organizations with healing-centered tools, educational opportunities, workforce pathways, and entrepreneurial resources to drive lasting, community-led transformation.

Bridge-Building for Justice

We build trust with schools, agencies, and law enforcement while co-creating community-driven solutions rooted in accountability and healing.

Healing-Centered Engagement

Our work addresses root causes to promote restoration and reduce recidivism.

Youth-Focused Programs

We meet young people where they are, providing mentorship and structured programs that foster personal growth, decision-making, and leadership.

Arches Transformative Mentoring

Supporting justice-involved youth (16-24) through structured mentorship and life skills training

Living Redemption Youth Opportunity Hub (LRYOH)

A safe space for mentorship, education, and personal development, steering youth away from the justice system

Project Prevent

Helping over-age, under-credited students (15-21) stay in school and succeed academically

Youth Services Coordination (YSC)

Connecting youth (12-19) in NYCHA housing to essential services and justice system support

Anti-Gun Violence Employment Program (AGVEP)

Providing job training and year-round employment for vulnerable youth (14-24)

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Family-Centered Programs

Strong families are the foundation for sustainable change. Our programs equip families with the resources and skills to heal, grow, and thrive.

Family Enrichment Center (The Haven)

A walk-in support center offering resources, community engagement, and self-sufficiency training

Functional Family Therapy (FFT)

Free, evidence-based therapy to strengthen family relationships and reduce behavioral challenges

Community-Driven Programs

We work alongside Harlem residents, organizations, and policymakers to create safer, thriving neighborhoods through collaboration and advocacy.

Neighborhood Stat (NStat)

A resident-led initiative improving public safety and access to city resources

Participatory Defense Hub

Helping families navigate the legal system and advocate for fair outcomes

L.O.V.E. HARLEM

Crisis response and long-term support for gun violence survivors and their families

META Labs

A hands-on makerspace and entrepreneurship training ground where young innovators turn bold ideas into real-world impact, bringing gaming, animation, and coding training to Harlem youth