Empowering our communities from the roots up.
Our Mission.
The roots of our global society are our youth. We are committed to serving youth in underserved communities, locally and globally, by increasing access to the necessary resources for their success and development. Through education and literacy programming, creating empowering spaces like libraries and computer labs, and initiating special projects, we are able to best impact the lives of youth. Our emphasis on sustainability and increasing access to resources is key to cultivating generations of global leaders and innovators.
Our Mission in Action.
Education & Literacy
We firmly believe that youth education and literacy are important to the future of an empowered world. Check out the work we do in addressing the literacy & education disparity gap.
Environment
We believe in empowering both our youth & the environments they live in. Working in disaster relief and green causes, we strive to contribute to a movement dedicated to environmental empowerment and advocacy.
Special Projects
Our special projects are dedicated to innovative initiatives beyond the scope of education, literacy, or environmental causes. Special projects focus on empowering local and global communities through uniquely planned initiatives that are specific to the people and communities we serve.
Recent News.
Our Founder, Lyndsay Archer, was recently featured in April 5th’s digital and print editions of the Detroit Free Press. In the article, written by Kyla Wright, Lyndsay speaks more about Roots Strong’s origins, the organization’s work, and our current 313 book drive. If you would like to read the article, visit the link below. We’re so grateful for this honor!
Photo credit: Ryan Garza, Detroit Free Press
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