Creative Waves Foundation Competitors

Futures Without Violence (FUTURES) advances healthier, safer and more prosperous communities. Through innovative programs, award-winning public campaigns, and lasting policy change, FUTURES prevents violence against women and children, expands access to economic opportunity and quality healthcare, creates positive pathways for men and boys, and prepares the next generation of leaders – focused on communities where it’s needed most. With partners across the U.S. and around the world, we are building the future we believe in, together. Learn more at: www.futureswithoutviolence.org.

We empower artists and communities of need to join together and emotionally triumph over their circumstances through art.

The Youth Employment Partnership (YEP) empowers Oakland youth and young adults to create clear, actionable pathways out of poverty and to a healthy adulthood. Through a holistic approach integrating effective education, paid work experience, soft skills workshops, vocational training, age-appropriate housing, and mental health support, we address the major barriers to self-sufficiency. Our skilled and dedicated staff offer mentorship and violence prevention life coaching, equipping young people with the tools and support they need to build stable and successful futures.