T.R.U.E. is a grassroots civic and social organization dedicated to providing preventative programming, advocate for diverse resources, events and cultural exposure within our communities. Working together with community partners we help expose systemic barriers and disparities affecting BIPOC youth and underserved families to improve life outcomes and responses to adversity. Addressing gaps in education, mental health, finance and policies by providing school-based consultations, evidence based direct-to-youth mentoring through social emotional programming- teaching valuable life skills, strengthening relationship building skills and fostering strong qualities of character, work ethic, reliability, and leadership. Youth workforce development- supporting personal strengths, growth mindset, developing resiliency skills and increasing self-sufficiency. Our proven methodology boasts collaborative reflections across our connections, networks, and teaching by action learning, ensuring efforts towards equitable outcomes.