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Our Why

Partnering with youth to shape thriving communities.

We create the conditions for young people to be seen, supported, and given the opportunity to lead, building strength in themselves and resilience across their communities.

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Double Your Impact for TRC Youth — Help Us Unlock $150,000!

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Celebrating Our Village: TRC’s Donor Celebration & Fundraiser

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From Raleigh to the Nation: Our Story in USA Today

Our

Mission

To empower youth to shape a stronger and more connected community through education, leadership, and resilience.

Our

Values

Discover our commitment to partnering with youth to shape thriving communities through our C.A.U.S.E. values—each letter stands for a key principle that guides our mission. Click on each letter to learn more about how we’re making a difference

C

Curiosity & Creativity

A

Authenticity

U

Ubuntu (Community & Connection)

S

Shared Leadership

E

Empowerment
Ways to Give
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Paid internship focused on leadership

Career development and job readiness

Mental health and resilience support

Emergency support services

TRC Youth

Internship

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Develop/practice life skills in a supporting environment.

Address individual and social issues from a healthy, positive framework.

Foster change for the common good in South/East Wake County.

Develop skills and networks that will help prepare them for career, college and civic life.

Academic

Support

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Free Tutoring:

Helping students reach their academic goals.

Academic Coaching:

Teaching students study skills, time management, note-taking, and more.

Post-Secondary Counseling:

Preparing students for life after high school

Key Investors and Supporters

Curiosity & Creativity

We embrace new ideas, take risks, and welcome fresh perspectives to solve problems and advance our mission.

Authenticity

We live honestly and courageously, embracing both strengths and vulnerabilities as paths to growth and connection.

 Ubuntu (Community & Connection)

 “I am, because you are.” We believe our strength comes from interdependence and care for one another.

Shared Leadership

We value collaboration, trust, and shared accountability—creating space for youth voices in decision-making.

Empowerment

We believe every young person deserves fair access to the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive

Be the Bridge for a Young Person’s Future

Right now, every dollar you give will be matched — up to $150,000!

Your gift doesn’t just fund a program — it opens a door.
It gives a student a tutor who believes in them,
a mentor who listens without judgment,
and a community that reminds them they belong.

✨ Together, we can turn hope into action. Will you help us change a life today?

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