501(c)(3) Nonprofit • EIN 41-5218469 • Columbia Heights, MN

From Broken
to Bespoke

Healing-centered, culturally affirming program for Black youth ages 11–18. We honor lived experiences and position youth as architects of their own futures. No cost to families.

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FOUNDED BY
Dr. Carl L. Young, PhD
BASED IN
Minnesota • Kofi Roots
TAX STATUS
501(c)(3) • EIN 41-5218469

"You belong here. You matter. You are becoming."

Broken to Bespoke emerged from clinical work with African-American youth in the Wilder Foundation's Kofi Services program — culturally specific, trauma-informed, community-led.

12-WkCohort
11-18Ages
$0Cost to Families
100%Culture-Centered

Why Broken to Bespoke?

We don't fix youth — we create space for becoming. Our model is built on cultural strength, healing, and high expectations.

  • Designed specifically for Black youth, informed by lived experience
  • Trauma-informed facilitation, not diagnosis or treatment
  • No cost barrier — access is not dependent on ability to pay
  • Minnesota-rooted, Board-governed, fiscally transparent
  • Mandated reporting and safety practices that center dignity
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What Youth Experience

12-week cohort journey

1
Identity & Culture

Who am I? Where do I come from? Cultural traditions as strength

2
Healing & Resilience

Emotions, relationships, coping, community support

3
Leadership & Becoming

Voice, vision, future planning, giving back

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Ready to enroll your youth?

Enrollment takes 10 minutes. Secure database + instant email alert to our team. Response within 2 business days.

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For Families

Free, culturally affirming, no diagnosis required. Parent/guardian consent required. Ages 11-18.

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For Donors

EIN 41-5218469. 100% tax-deductible. $500 sponsors 1 youth for full cohort. Board-governed transparency.

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For Partners

Volunteer, provide space, guest speak, corporate match. Minnesota community-led.

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