OUR MISSION & CORE VALUES
Our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly in the actions of our initiatives.
Mission
Prime Fit Youth Foundation is dedicated to building stronger, healthier, more inclusive communities by nurturing the potential of marginalized youth, providing them with the support, resources, and mentoring they need to become agents of sustainable change.
Core Values
Empowerment: We believe in empowering youth by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and opportunities to become active contributors to positive change in their communities.
Inclusivity: We are committed to fostering inclusivity, ensuring that every individual, regardless of background or circumstance, has equal access to support, resources, and mentorship.
Collaboration: Sustainable change requires collaboration and partnership. We value working together with communities, stakeholders, and like-minded organizations to amplify our impact and create lasting positive outcomes.
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Rich Gilstrap, J.D.
Chairperson
Business and legal executive, faculty at Wichita State University.
Delia Shropshire, PhD
Vice Chairperson
Experienced President/Principal with a demonstrated history of working in the education management industry.
Meredith Compton, MAT
Secretary
Licensed educator, instructional leader, instructor in higher education.
OUR STORY
It is incredible how one small idea can grow into something truly special. Prime Fit Youth Foundation is rooted in the belief that we all have an inherent responsibility to make a meaningful difference in our community. With a variety of active projects and a small but might team, we harness our skills and resources to successfully achieve our goals.
Since our founding in 2019, we have been blessed to have served over 2,000 youth and families! Want to take part? Contribute to our work by donating or volunteering today.
Prime Fit Youth Foundation is not just a nonprofit organization. We are a mission-driven collective dedicated to nurturing the potential in marginalized youth. We strive to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.
We present an innovative and unified solution targeting not just academic needs but also the social-emotional needs of our youth.
We go beyond fitness and education, focusing on building the character traits our young people need to thrive in today's complicated world.
We hold a safe space for all children regardless of their backgrounds, creating an environment that encourages individuality, resilience, empathy, and growth.
We believe that every child has the potential to change the world. All they need is a little support, a little hope, and somebody who believes in them.