Grief Counseling
Trained, relatable counselors hold safe space for youth navigating loss.
Detroit, MI · 501(c)(3) · EIN 92-1809521
Helping youth heal, grow, and move forward after loss.
Youth R Us Foundation provides grief counseling, mentorship, entrepreneurship, and arts programming to Detroit youth ages 5 to 18.
Showing up on the court and off.
Heal◆Grow◆Move Forward◆Detroit Strong◆Ages 5 to 18◆200+ Youth Served◆Grief Counseling◆Entrepreneurship◆Arts & Crafts◆Mentorship◆
Heal◆Grow◆Move Forward◆Detroit Strong◆Ages 5 to 18◆200+ Youth Served◆Grief Counseling◆Entrepreneurship◆Arts & Crafts◆Mentorship◆
The Crisis
In Michigan, grief is a silent epidemic for our youth.
1 in 12
Michigan children will lose a parent or sibling by age 18
39,000+
Michigan youth currently grieving the loss of a parent
Top 2
Suicide is a leading cause of death for MI youth ages 10 to 24
70%
Of bereaved youth show behavioral or academic decline without support
Sources: Judi's House CBEM, CDC WISQARS, MDHHS youth mortality data.
01 · Inputs
Funding & sponsorshipsTrained staff & counselorsVolunteers & mentorsCommunity partnerships
02 · Activities · What We Do
Whole person programs, built for Detroit youth.
Youth Empowerment
Entrepreneurship and leadership that turn pain into purpose.
Arts & Crafts
Creative expression as a pathway to healing and self discovery.
Life Skills
Financial literacy, mentorship, and the everyday tools to thrive.
03 · Outputs & 04 · Outcomes · Our Impact
Real numbers. Real youth. Real Detroit.
Outputs · What we deliver
- 200+ youth served
- After school programs delivered
- Summer camps hosted
- Trunk or treats & back to school events
Outcomes · What changes
- Healing & resilience after loss
- Improved school engagement
- Economic mobility through entrepreneurship
- Stronger, connected community
200+
Youth served
300+
Volunteer hours
15+
Mentor connections
501(c)(3) · EIN 92-1809521 Detroit & Metro Detroit Ages 5 to 18