Amplifier Program > Our Own
Black Identity BIPOC Identity Based in: Long Beach, CA Active: NEED
Our Own is dismantling barriers in nutrition, education, health, and entrepreneurship for racial equity and social justice
About the organization
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Mission
Dismantle systematic barriers and create the access needed in nutrition, education, entrepreneurship, maternal health, mental and physical fitness to further bridge the gap to ensure racial equity and social justice.
Vision
founded on the principle that you can’t solve a problem with a single solution. Our Own creates initiatives that tackle socioeconomic injustices that have created generational disparities.
Community Programs
Wellness spaces
Classroom retrofit initiative that fosters mentally fit students through meditation, yoga, and nutrition, aiming to transform how schools approach health and wellness.
Mentorship
Developing programs that transform participants' mindsets, reshaping how they live, view themselves, and what they can achieve.
SELF moment
Helping individuals find their rhythm and tune into the world's frequencies through mental, physical, and maternal health support.
Nutrition
Seed and Soul is committed to ending hunger through nutrition education, food accessibility, and advancing AgriTech solutions.
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Meet the Founders
Dustin Young (pronouns NEED)
Founder
Dustin Young is a visionary, change-maker, and leader in the field of community development and wellness spaces.
Inspired by his grandfather, Dustin is dedicated to community building and the power of unity. His work with nonprofits has given him a strong understanding of non-traditional engagement strategies that reduce stigmas around mental, physical, and emotional health.
Lee Johnson (pronouns NEED)
Co-Founder
Lee Johnson is a branding expert, community advocate, and entrepreneur passionate about creating opportunities for those in need.
Raised in poverty and violence on the East Coast, Lee learned early the value of giving back. As co-founder of Our Own, he develops community programs nationwide, using his brand development expertise to positively impact communities and inspire mentees' entrepreneurial mindsets.
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