Summary
Organization name
Project VOYCE
2006
Tax id (EIN)
81-4091419
Category
Youth Development, Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy
Organization Size
Medium Organization
Address
2900 Downing St. #1BDenver, CO 80205
Denver County, CO, US
About
Programs
We are 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)
$25 EQUIPS YOUTH LEADERS |
$100 Donation Elevates Youth Voices |
$500 Donation Empowers Collective Action |
$1,000 Launches A VOYCE Movement |
| Every $25 helps provide one PV participant with their Jr. CEO’s or CEO’s program supply package. This includes a FranklinCovey 7 Habits of Highly Effective People or 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens book to guide them throughout their leadership journey. |
Every $100 provides one elementary student with full access to participate in our Seed2LEAD 8-week after school program and the opportunity to begin developing as a young leader. This opportunity helps establish the pipeline between Elementary - High School. |
Every $500 provides four youth participants with one free 15-minute consultation and one free 45-minute individual therapy session with a LCSW dedicated to supporting Black students and expanding access to culturally responsive mental health services. |
Every $1,000 provides 45 youth with peer mentoring certifications across three leadership areas, equipping them to serve as future PV alumni mentors or leaders within their schools and other organizations. This also help to establish the CEO's program as an accredited course. |
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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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Denver, CO 80205