named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Excellence for All: Collaborate to Compete
One-day experiential professional development workshop for educators and school staff to build trust, improve communication, and align around shared values to strengthen school culture.
Power of Peace – Level 1 Workshops
Two-day experiential workshops for students focusing on social-emotional learning, self-awareness, empathy, conflict resolution, and leadership skills in a safe and supportive environment.
Power of Peace – Level 2 Student Co-Facilitators
Advanced workshops for returning students who serve as peer co-facilitators, reinforcing leadership skills and modeling positive behavior for new participants.
Shake the Dirt Off Scholarship Fund
Provides modest, case-by-case financial assistance to youth facing barriers, supporting educational, personal, and professional goals through emergency aid and access to opportunities.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 2 activities
- Deliver Power of Peace workshops for youthOperates a two-day experiential program, Power of Peace Level 1, for groups of 18–35 students that builds social-emotional and leadership skills to navigate conflict and contribute to safer school environments; implemented in schools, community centers, and youth organizations across New York State, including Westchester, Schenectady, and Columbia Counties.
- Offer advanced leadership and co-facilitation opportunities for youthProvides Level 2 workshops and co-facilitation roles for students who complete Level 1 of the Power of Peace program, offering advanced training in leadership and peer modeling to reinforce skills and sustain program impact.
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Direct Financial Assistance to Individuals 1 activity
- Deliver financial and basic needs support to youthProvides discretionary, short-term financial assistance to youth facing barriers, including support for educational expenses, emergency housing, basic needs, milestone experiences, and access to healthy activities and mentorship.
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Family-School Engagement Programs 1 activity
- Extend program impact through staff and parent engagementOffers optional follow-up staff trainings and parent engagement sessions to reinforce the values of the Power of Peace program in classrooms and homes, supporting sustained positive development and school climate improvement.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Provide professional development workshops for educatorsConducts one-day experiential workshops for educators and school administrators focused on strengthening communication, collaboration, trust, and alignment around shared values and expectations to support positive school culture.
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Published Narrative Projects 1 activity
- Publish personal development and motivational materialsProduces and publishes books and story collections such as 'The Ripple Effect,' 'God Was Holding My Hand,' and 'Be Encouraged!!! 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement' featuring personal growth narratives and motivational content to support individuals during difficult times.
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Youth Development Programs 1 activity
- Scale youth development impact across New York StateHas served over 12,000 young people across New York State since founding, reaching thousands of adolescents annually through the Power of Peace program.
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Youth Development and Support Services 1 activity
- Support youth as active community contributorsProvides a safe and supportive environment for youth to promote positive development and engagement as active, productive members of the community, with reported outcomes including improved peer relationships, stronger student engagement, and increased sense of belonging.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$115K
Contributions & grants$115K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$121K
Program expenses89%
Admin / overhead11%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$64K
Grants paid out$580
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$23K
Cash$11K
Investments$0
Liabilities$65K
Net assets$-42K
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +8.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Arterberry | Exec Director/President | 34 | $55K |
board members · 3
- Lani Medina Esq — Secretary
- Marie-Elena Grosett — Treasurer
- Stacy Sutherland — Director
relationships · 13
Who they work with
- Assistant Superintendent Partner — Participant in the Excellence for All workshop who reported improved staff collaboration and student environment.
- Classroom Teacher Partner — Participant in the Excellence for All workshop who reported improved communication and teamwork.
- Green Haven Correctional Facility Partner — Site where founder Michael Arterberry facilitated Alternative to Violence Project workshops, informing the development of Power of Peace.
- Peekskill High School Partner — Hosted a presentation by Youth Voices Center as part of the Power of Peace program.
- Power of Peace Partner — Program implemented by Youth Voices Center in schools and youth organizations.
- School Administrator Partner — School administrators collaborate with Youth Voices Center to implement the Power of Peace program and provide feedback on its impact.
- School Counselor Partner — School counselors partner with Youth Voices Center to integrate the Power of Peace program into school climate initiatives and request annual implementation.
- School Principal Partner — Participant in the Excellence for All workshop who reported strengthened trust and improved collaboration among staff.
- Youth Community Outreach Program (Y-COP) Partner — Recognized Michael Arterberry as Educator of the Year.
- community organizations Partner — Collaborates to integrate the Power of Peace program into broader community initiatives
- public and private funders Funder — Receives sustained financial support from public and private funders.
- school districts Partner — Long-term partner in integrating the Power of Peace program into district-wide initiatives
- schools Partner — Long-term partner in integrating the Power of Peace program into social-emotional learning and school climate initiatives
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Adversity-to-Opportunity Supportmethodology: adversity-to-opportunityBy providing short-term financial assistance alongside developmental programming, the organization helps youth overcome immediate barriers so they can transform adversity into long-term opportunity, because material stability enables psychological and social growth.
- Experiential Values-Based Learningmethodology: experiential values-based preventionBy using interactive, values-aligned activities and storytelling, the organization builds empathy, self-awareness, and responsibility because lived experience and moral reflection produce deeper behavioral change than didactic instruction alone.
- Peer-Led Norm Shiftingmethodology: peer-norms-shiftBy training youth to co-facilitate programs and model prosocial behaviors, the organization shifts peer norms and promotes inclusion because youth are more influenced by peers than adults, and peer leadership increases program authenticity and reach.
- School Systems Integration for Sustainable Changemethodology: systems-integrationBy embedding the Power of Peace program across staff, students, and families through long-term partnerships, the organization creates systemic change because institutionalizing social-emotional learning within school culture ensures continuity, adult alignment, and lasting impact.
- Strengths-Based Youth Developmentmethodology: strengths-based youth developmentBy focusing on youth strengths rather than deficits, the organization fosters self-direction, emotional growth, and community engagement because affirming agency and internal resources leads to sustained personal and social change.