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LAUNCH PAD NYC

Launch Pad NYC is a initiative that supports personal, family, and community well-being.

Our Mission and Vision

Personal Transformation

Individual healing journey through compassionate, trauma-informed support

Family Unity

Strengthening family bonds and creating supportive home environments

Community Development

Building resilient, interconnected neighborhoods through collective empowerment.


Documenting Our Journey

Behind the Scenes

Serves as a powerful testament to the transformative effect Launch Pad has on individuals and communities.

Personal Stories

Showcasing a journey of healing and empowerment.

Community Impact

By sharing these stories, we aim to inspire broader change and highlight the importance of trauma-informed, community-based initiatives.

Understanding Our Market

Primary Audience

Individuals aged 13-24 from underserved and marginalized communities in NYC.

Secondary Audience

Families, local community organizations, schools, justice-involved youth programs, mental health agencies, and community leaders seeking to foster change and wellness.

Market Needs and Trends

Trauma-informed Support

Access to credible messengers who can relate to participants' struggles and provide culturally relevant services.

Holistic Programs

Initiatives that promote healing, community leadership, economic empowerment, and social justice.

Rising Awareness

Increasing demand for community-based programs that address systemic inequities and mental health.

Restorative Justice

Growing emphasis on restorative justice practices to build resilience within marginalized communities.

Programs

Community Empowerment

Leadership development workshops and peer-to-peer mentoring to create community change-makers.

Trauma-Informed Healing Circles

Safe spaces for sharing stories, healing from trauma, and building resilience, guided by credible messengers.

Family Wellness

Family counseling, workshops, and activities promoting unity and communication.

Economic Empowerment

Job training, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship workshops for economic independence.



Our Leadership Team

Keyonn Shepard

Founder/CEO: Leading the team and ensuring program execution

Larnez Kinsey

Chief Executive Officer: Overseeing vision, strategy, and partnerships

Takeesha Wright-Shepard

Director of Family Services: Managing family support services

NOE

Director of Media and Marketing:

Keith Brown

Director of Community Engagement and Inclusion

Larry Ingram

Chief Financial Officer: Oversees financial planning, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

Joe Crowley

Legal Department/ VA Resource Specialist

Join Our Movement

1

Engage

Participate in our programs or volunteer your skills

2

Partner

Collaborate with us to expand our reach and impact

3

Fund

Support our mission through donations or grants

4

Spread the Word

Share our story and help us inspire broader change

Launch Pad is more than a program; it's a movement driving personal and community transformation. Join us in our mission to create a ripple effect of healing, empowerment, and resilience across New York City. Together, we can change the paradigm for NYC's underserved communities.

Take the First Step

Ready to ignite personal and community transformation? Reach out to our team today.

Together, we can build a better NYC.