Enriching the lives of at risk youth

Hey! Brandi Robinson here, a mom and founder of an anti gun violence organization called STILLHERE. STILLHERE was founded in NYC but is now housed in Mercer County NJ. In 2009 gun violence ripped a hole in my family leaving my son’s father in a vegetative state until April of 2019, when he passed.

In 2015 when I founded STILLHERE I realized the traumatizing domino effect gun violence had on our community, especially the youth. Our mission is to create safe spaces for acceptance, healing and success despite adversities for at risk youth. STILLHERE encompasses everything I needed to survive my traumas. Which includes Acceptance, Support, Healing and the perseverance to succeed despite the challenges life presents.

Over the years I’ve noticed our young people are drifting further away from guidance and structure. I’ve been blessed with the gift of gaining the trust of our youth. Simply by listening, not judging and spreading small acts of kindness. STILLHERE is ready to guide at risk youth by providing a solid support system and teaching them basic life skills.

A dedicated team of professionals and myself are ready to launch an 8-week pilot program in January of 2022. This program will offer mentoring services, spiritual guidance, co-parenting support and hands-on life skills such as cooking. In order to reach the youth with the most need and be the most effective we need assistance with funding this pilot. The funds raised will be allocated to facilitating each session, equipment & supplies needed to enrich the youth, gaining access to the proper facilitators for high priority issues like mental health and feeding the youth throughout the life of the program.

STILLHERE’s Philosophy: “Everyone is dealing with some level of trauma, so be kind and build support systems that breed success”.

Week 1: Self Awareness/ cooking class

Week 2: financial literacy /credit readiness

Week 3: Bullying & suicide/ healthy competition

Week 4: Peace/ self love

Week 5: Hygiene/ hair cuts & baby hairs

Week 6: Healthy living/ sex education

Week 7: Navigating Social media/ going “live” on ig Week 8: Success party!!!!