Welcome to Young People Arise
Welcome to Young People Arise
Young People Arise is a youth focused organization dedicated to helping young individuals understand their value, identity, and purpose. Through faith-based mentorship, community support, and personal growth programs, we guide youth toward a life of excellence and impact.

RESEARCH INDICATES THAT WELL STRUCTURED HIGH-QUALITY OUT OF SCHOOL TIME PROGRAMS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL GROWTH HELPING YOUTH DEVELOP RESPONSIBILITY, A POSITIVE WORTH ETHIC, SOCIAL SKILLS AND CIVIC MINDEDNESS

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Young People Arise We are called to disrupt cycles of limitation and cultivate environments where young people encounter truth, develop discipline, and rise with courage. Through Christ centered mentorship, strategic life skill development, and evidence based behavioral practices, we equip youth not just to succeed, but to lead, influence, and transform their communities.We envision a generation that knows who they are, Whose they are, and refuses to shrink back in a world that demands compromise. Young People Arise is not just a program, it is a movement committed to shaping spiritually grounded, emotionally strong, and socially responsible leaders who will carry integrity, justice, and excellence into every sphere of influence.
Young People Arise Our vision is to raise a generation that lives with P.U.R.E. impact Purpose-Driven, United, Resilient, and Exceptional.We envision young people who are spiritually grounded, emotionally intelligent, socially responsible, and equipped to lead with courage and integrity. A generation that understands their divine identity, stands united across differences, perseveres through adversity, and pursues excellence in every arena of life. Young People Arise exists to cultivate leaders who do not conform to culture but transform it! Young men and women who rise with clarity, confidence, conviction, and character.We see communities strengthened, families empowered, and futures rewritten because young people chose to walk in P.U.R.E. purpose.
Founder & Executive Director
Director
Pamela Parmer is a dedicated accountant with more than 30 years of professional experience, serving with excellence, integrity, and faith. A lifelong advocate for foster care, Pamela has a deep God given passion for youth and believes every child is created with purpose and divine potential. She has experience in faithfully volunteering as a leader of The Youth Department in her local church. She enjoys pouring wisdom, encouragement, and love into the next generation. Pamela believes every young person deserves to be seen, heard, accepted, and nurtured in an environment that reflects the heart of Christ , where they can grow, flourish, and walk confidently in who God created them to be.
Director
Director
Director
Sharon Lyons has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to serving children and youth, beginning in her teenage years through roles such as babysitter and Girl Scout leader. She later expanded her impact through active involvement with YPA, contributing to the planning and implementation of after school programs, prayer walks, community giveaways, and health fairs. Sharon is dedicated to fostering environments that support the academic, social, and spiritual growth of children and adolescents, helping them develop character, resilience, and a positive outlook on life.
We offer impactful youth-focused programs, including:
From Maryland
16 years old

(947)258-8754

info@youngpeoplearise.org

24454 Grand River Ave, Detroit Michigan