Summary
Organization name
Project VOYCE
2006
Tax id (EIN)
81-4091419
Category
Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
2900 Downing St. #1BDenver, CO 80205
Denver County, CO, US
About
CEO'S
Project VOYCE (Voices of Youth Creating Equity)
is on a mission to ignite youth power and reimagine systems through
EDUCATION | LEADERSHIP | ADVOCACY
"Authentic leadership is not about power—it is about service. It is about pouring ourselves into others, sharing knowledge, and creating opportunities for those who come after us to reach their highest potential. I know firsthand that progress is stalled when doors are closed. My journey was far from easy—statistically, the odds were stacked against me, predicting that I would fail. Yet, here I stand—more refined, confident, and determined than ever to drive lasting, universal change. That is why I lead with transparency, collaboration, and the belief that withholding the keys to success only hinders the collective growth of our communities."
— Dr. Shakari Hood (Executive Director)
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$250 Equips Youth Leaders |
$500 Elevates Youth Voices |
$1,000 Empowers Collective Action |
$5,000 Launches a VOYCE Movement |
| Provides critical resources like meals, materials, and safe meeting spaces for 10 young people to participate in a VOYCE leadership session. | Supports youth in creating and leading advocacy campaigns that challenge injustices, in their schools and communities. | Funds stipends for youth leaders so they can fully engage in public speaking, civic engagement, and community organizing without barriers | Fully launches a new cohort of our CEO'S program (Creating Equitable Opportunities & Support), giving youth tools to drive systemic change in Colorado. |
Mission
Project VOYCE partners with youth to develop transformative youth leaders who are engaged equitably in their own development and the development of their communities.
Background Statement
Our Story: Born from Disruption, Built for Youth Power
In 2006, the sudden closure of Manual High School uprooted the education and futures of hundreds of Black and Brown students—young people who had already been historically underserved by Denver Public Schools.
In response, two Manual alumni came together to ensure that youth would never again be left out of the decisions that impact their lives. Project VOYCE was born with a clear motto: "Nothing about us, without us."
Today, when young people from historically oppressed communities seek truth, power, and liberation—they find their way to Project VOYCE. We co-create transformative learning spaces with youth, where they critically examine power, challenge injustice, and gain the knowledge and tools to lead systemic change. We don't just teach leadership—we foster deep confidence, community, and the courage to see the world clearly and reimagine what’s possible.
Before youth can dismantle systems of oppression, they must understand how those systems were built—how they function, and how we are conditioned to sustain them. We don’t aim to “fix” systems that are working exactly as designed. We prepare youth to imagine and build something better.
When the emerging majority leads with clarity, care, and vision, they don’t just challenge the status quo—they transform it.
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Organization Data
Denver, CO 80205