OUR MISSION

Life Worth Living empowers young people to lead long, fulfilling lives. We provide opportunities and prioritize our work in places where young people are most at risk of losing their lives or liberty.

OUR VISION

We envision a community where youth see their lives and the lives of others as a life worth living!

About Us

Life Worth Living Inc. is a non-profit organization that aims to transform lives through Community Based-Violence Intervention (CBVI) Programs. We strive to increase our programming to provide youth and adults with neighborhood-specific enrichment opportunities. Our programming goals intend to promote peacemaking, build capacity, and support networks for violence prevention and intervention to relieve the burdens caused by violence across our area.

Our CBVI initiatives include street outreach led by our Credible Messengers, mentorship, high-risk intervention, de-escalation services, and safe passage for school-age youth in high-crime areas, which are followed by our Block Captains. Counseling, Case management, and trauma support services are also provided for individuals at high risk for violence and/or victimization.

Life Worth Living was founded in 2007 to address these community challenges. However, with specific intensive support for stabilization and restoration, we make it possible for those who have been victims of violence or otherwise impacted and those who are seeking to end or avoid gang involvement or violence to seek help. We propose serving 200 individuals with either high risk or a history of violence (as victim or perpetrator) through these services, with more intensive support provided to 150 through the Stabilization and Restoration Support effort, which includes responsive and sustained access to resources for overcoming and avoiding disruptions caused by violence.


Youth & Adult Recreation

Youth and Adult Basketball Programs have consistently provided opportunities for men; to engage positively within the community. We are working to provide more options for recreation.   

Youth Outreach & Education

Life Worth Living empowers young people to live long fulfilling lives.

Outreach takes place through presentations, small groups, and individual mentoring services that encourage and support young people in making better choices in their day to day lives.

Advocacy

Gaining access to resources and justice requires advocating for leaders and community members to bring their best of effort.

 We work to bridge communication gaps that have allowed negative power structures and drug use to persist and claim more lives every year. 

Every Life Is Worth Living!

Meet Our Team

Testimonials

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  • "You are a great model to young people and an ambassador for the craft. Well done, good and faithful servant."

    Rich Ryder

  • "I saw this on the news. Awesome job engaging the youth of our community. Continue doing great work John Fuqua. Behind every great man is an even greater woman (MrsSheek Fuqua)."

    Shemekia Green

  • "Congrats! A great opportunity and exposure to a wider audience . Bridgeton is on the move and this kind of exposure may attract even more opportunities. Good job John. You and your team are making a difference."

    Mary Smith-Hadley

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