Good Journey Development Foundation

A nonprofit organization

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For over 21 years, Good Journey Development Foundation has been a place where young people grow into leaders who are grounded in culture, community, and purpose.

We work with youth ages 8 to 25, not just as participants, but as leaders, creators, and change-makers. Through art, culture, healing, education, and community building, young people learn to understand themselves, strengthen their voices, and take responsibility for our communities and world.

What began as a small effort has grown into a powerful, youth-led movement. From creating community gardens and producing podcasts, to leading cultural exchanges, researching local history, and organizing for change, our young people are not waiting for the future. They are shaping it right now.

At Good Journey, we believe in collective work, responsibility, and the brilliance of our youth. Every program is designed to build confidence, deepen identity, and create real opportunities for leadership and impact.

And each summer, this work comes alive in a powerful way.

Our Summer Leadership Academy is where young people step fully into leadership, learning, creating, exploring, and growing together in ways that stay with them for life.

Your support fuels this journey.
When you give, you are investing in generations of young leaders who understand their power, their purpose, and their responsibility to community.

Now that you've read About Good Journey, click Summer Academy to see how our summer program transforms lives AND how you can be part of it.

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Mission

Good Journey supports and builds sustainable communities and young leaders who take responsibility for the improvement of our communities, and who promote cultural understanding that contributes to the betterment of society.

Get Involved

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In-Person Volunteering


Gardening with Good Journey

Bustani Ya Upenda

In-Person Board Member


Good Journey Advisory Council

Online and In-Person

Organization Data

Summary

Organization name

Good Journey Development Foundation

other names

Good Journey

Tax id (EIN)

20-1615870

Mission/Purpose

Arts & Culture, History/Preservation, Health & Wellness, Food Insecurity/Access, Hunger, Nutrition, Environment, Employment & Workforce Development, Education, Capacity Building/Intermediary, Community Improvement/Economic Development, Human Rights, Civil Rights, Advocacy, Mental/Behavioral Health, Public Safety, Social Justice, STEM

Operating Budget

Small: $250,001 - $1,000,000

Service Area

St Louis City, St Louis County

Audiences Served

BILPOC, Teens, Children, Youth, Families, LGBTQIA+, Justice-Involved Individuals, General Public, Immigrants, Refugees, Foreign-Born Populations, People with Disabilities

BILPOC Leadership

BILPOC Leadership

Address

PO BOX 23016
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63156

Phone

314-229-9079

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