Who We Are
Since 1992, The Center for Teen Empowerment has worked to transform communities, create safe spaces, and invest in the power of youth and adult partnerships to build stronger and more socially just communities.
With headquarters in Roxbury MA, and locations in Boston MA, Somerville, MA, and Rochester, NY, we bring youth voices to community decision-making and the conversations where their voices matter most. We provide a safe space and platforms for youth to share their lived experiences and collaborate with, teach, and encourage their peers to find the strength and power to create the change they want to see.
What We Do
At Teen Empowerment, we believe in the power of youth to effect meaningful change in their communities. Operating in Boston and Somerville, MA, as well as Rochester, NY, Teen Empowerment takes a unique approach by employing youth as catalysts for positive transformation.
Our dedicated teams of youth organizers, at and across all locations, work throughout the year to identify pressing issues and develop strategies to address them. Together, we implement initiatives that engage a large number of their peers and community adults. With annual employment of more than 110 youth leaders, we mobilize over 6,000 individuals to participate in community change initiatives.
We extend our impact by providing consulting and training services to assist other service providers in adopting our effective methods. As part of our commitment to sharing knowledge, we offer our book on interactive group facilitation, Moving Beyond Icebreakers. Join us as we empower youth, inspire action, and build stronger, more vibrant communities.
