Our Roots.
Our Story.
It is the strength of the roots that determine the strength and vitality of a tree. At Roots Strong, we believe that our roots are reminders of where we come from. We believe that at the roots of all sustainable change in the world is our youth. Inspired by the upbringing and rich heritage of her parents in Jamaica, founder Lyndsay Archer established Roots Strong in 2015 in hopes of empowering youth and their communities through advancing access to necessary resources that are imperative to the development of children in the United States and throughout the world. Roots Strong is dedicated to improving access to quality education, mentoring, literacy advancement, and community empowerment. The emphasis on establishing sustainable institutions in which our youth can be nurtured and cultivated is important to the mission of the organization. Hope for a brighter future depends on the strength of our roots, our youth.
Roots Strong is a registered not-for-profit corporation in the state of Michigan and a registered U.S. 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Who We Are.
Our Mission.
Roots Strong is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering our communities from the roots up. We are committed to serving youth both locally and globally by leading transformative and sustainable outreach projects centered on education, literacy, health, and special projects that are specific to the communities we serve.
Our Vision.
The work that we do within our communities is incredibly important to us in ensuring that every child is advocated for, seen, heard, and afforded access to resources for their empowerment. Our vision is to contribute to cultivating generations of young people who are passionate about continuing the legacy of returning to their communities and building them from the roots up, making them Roots Strong.
Our People.
Here at Roots Strong, our roots run deep. Based in Detroit, Michigan, our organization is powered by Black women with roots around the world. We believe that the representation within our organization is imperative to connecting with, serving, and centering the narratives of our Black & Brown communities.