Feeling Lost

I’m Ayush, a student, and I want to tell you how YouthLight changed my life. Before I found YouthLight (YL), I was hanging out with the wrong people and picking up bad habits. I didn’t have anyone to show me a better way, and I felt lost, not knowing what my future would be like.

Finding My Way with YouthLight

Everything started to change when I discovered YL. I was nervous at first, but the staff and volunteers were so kind and helpful. They listened to me and gave me advice to improve my life. For the first time, I had people who cared and helped me fix my mistakes.

Opening Up

I’m naturally shy, so I felt out of place when I started at YL. It was hard to talk to new people. But as I got to know everyone, I started to feel comfortable. I loved our talks, hanging out, and working together as a team. It made me feel like I belonged.

Changing for the Better

With YL’s help, I began to understand how to make better choices. The volunteers showed me how to stay away from bad habits, like wasting time with negative friends. They encouraged me to be positive and work on myself. Slowly, I started to change and became a better version of me.

Growing Stronger

YL taught me how to work with others and take responsibility for what I do. These lessons helped me at school and with my family, too. I’m more confident now and excited about what’s next. YL showed me I can do so much more than I thought.

Thank You, YouthLight

I’m so thankful to YL for believing in me. The staff and volunteers gave me the support I needed to turn my life around. They showed me I’m not alone and that I can be someone who makes good choices.

A New Beginning

YL’s mission—to mentor youth, build safe communities, grow leaders, and help us be our best selves—means a lot to me because I’ve lived it. If you’re feeling lost like I was, YL can help you find your way. Just take that first step!