Teen HYPE

Year Founded
2004
EIN
26-2518642
Local Leader/Exec. Director
Ms. Ambra Redrick, MSW
Primary Contact Name
Dee Smith
Main Address

Teen HYPE
1938 E. Franklin , Suite 109
Detroit, 48207
United States

United States

What We Do

Teen HYPE is a collective of young people and caring adults committed to the mission to Celebrate Youth, Confront Barriers, Build Bridges. Since 2004, Teen HYPE has touched the lives of thousands of youths  by cultivating their innate leadership abilities and talents. The co-founders, Franky Heard Hudson and Ambra Redrick, identified an opportunity and need to center youth voice in authentic and innovative ways. Fearless in their willingness to confront difficult teen issues, like poverty, teen pregnancies, declines in mental health and lack of safe spaces; they formed an approach that remains rooted in respect, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence, safety, and creativity.

 

The organization serves an average of 2,000 youth annually through in-school and after-school programming. Teen HYPE’s evidence-informed model has resulted in more than 600 teens who have been trained as Peer Educators and hundreds of alumni thriving right here in our local communities and around the world. Moreover,  they help youth successfully transition into adulthood, leading them through self-discoveries that honors their experiences. Young people who participate in Teen HYPE programs result in zero teen pregnancies and a 100% graduation rate. Teen HYPE sees, respects, and uplifts young people to ensure they are ready for the world.

 

Program Focuses Areas:

  • Youth Leadership
  • Post-Secondary Education & Career Readiness
  • Health & Wellness
  • Life Skills & Relationship Building
  • Arts Enrichment 
  • Experiential learning
  • Social Justice
Geographic Location
Volunteer Opportunities

Teen HYPE Annual Stage Play- Day Shows
Repeats daily on Wednesday and Thursday at 8:00am until Thursday, April 18th, 2024
Duration of 6 hours

Teen HYPE Annual Stage Play- Night Show
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Duration of 4 hours

Teen HYPE 20th Anniversary Build the HYPE Breakfast
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Duration of 3 hours 30 minutes