OUR MISSION
Our mission is to reach youth and young adults between the ages of 10-25 yrs. of age through advocacy, and empowerment programs targeting "at-risk" communities. Our focus is on faith, education and self-development, utilizing arts-based programming that create opportunities, and platforms capable of establishing intentional and transformative futures.
WELCOME
AMERICA RAVES
AMBASSADOR
Brandy Rhodes
Finalist on NBC's THE VOICE
America Raves Social Media Manager. She is a Mother of Two, a Singer, Songwriter, Vocal Teacher, Instructor, Background Vocal Arranger, and Actor.
Instagram: Booking information - therealgymani@gmail.com
YOU'RE INVITED!
Get Ready, Get Ready, Get Ready!
You are cordially invited to help us celebrate our 20th Anniversary serving youth in the community. Save the date for June 10, 2023. More information is coming soon.
You may send $1 for each year of service to youth and communities
20 YEARS
SERVING THE
COMMUNITY
ABOUT US
America RAVES was founded May 21, 2003 by Beverly Rhodes. It is a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit Humanitarian Organization, committed to reaching youth and young adults, from urban, rural and under-served communities, across America. In addition, we offer cultural experiences to the community at large that provide long term and sustainable opportunities for youth. Our goals are to present a forum for young people, strengthen and promote more culturally vibrant communities, improve parent involvement, contribute to the economic and developmental well-fare of neighborhoods.
NOW THAT YOU KNOW
In-Person/Virtual
Parent & Youth Roundtable Talks
Sign Up now to be included in our future in-person or virtual parent and youth roundtable talks. We will discuss current issues facing youth and parents today. Stay connected to find out more about this event.
Projects
"It's Up 2U"
Youth Social Justice Initiavitve
"It's Up 2U is a project specifically for youth 8-18 years old who have a parent incarcerated because it has been discovered that this age group is affected emotionally, socially, and educationally by the incarceration of a parent, especially because of separation, disconnect and inability to see parent daily.