Shades of Serenity
Strengthening Communities Through Prevention and Opportunity
Shades of Serenity is a community-driven nonprofit committed to advancing youth safety, trauma-informed prevention, and workforce opportunity for young people ages 12–25. Through our flagship initiative, iSHIELD Horizons, we bring together schools, community organizations, health professionals, and local leaders to address violence, public health challenges, human trafficking prevention, mental health awareness, and STEM career development.
By uniting partners and shared responsibility, Shades of Serenity strengthens communities through structured prevention programming, education, leadership development, and workforce pathways that empower youth to build safe, resilient, and opportunity-filled futures.
Get to Know Us
Shades of Serenity is a youth-centered nonprofit committed to building safer, stronger communities through prevention, education, and opportunity. We serve young people ages 12–25 with structured, trauma-informed programming that addresses violence prevention, mental health awareness, public health education, and workforce development.
Our work is grounded in the belief that prevention must be proactive and opportunity must be intentional. Through our iSHIELD Horizons initiative, we equip youth with practical skills, leadership development, and exposure to career pathways in behavioral health, public health, and STEM fields. We partner with schools, families, community organizations, and professionals to create safe environments where young people can learn, grow, and prepare for long-term success.
At Shades of Serenity, we focus on structure, accountability, and measurable impact. Every program is designed to strengthen protective factors, reduce risk, and open doors to education and employment.
We are more than a program—we are a collaborative movement committed to empowering the next generation to lead with resilience, responsibility, and purpose.
Mission
Our Commitment
Shades of Serenity’s mission is to protect, educate, and empower youth ages 12–25 through trauma-informed prevention, public health awareness, violence reduction, and workforce pathway development. We unite community partners to reduce risk, strengthen resilience, and create clear opportunities for education, leadership, and sustainable careers.
Through collaborative projects, advocacy efforts, and community engagement, we strive to create a more equitable and supportive environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Upcoming Events
Summer 2026 Events
📅 June 10 – iSHIELD Horizons Kickoff & Orientation
Get ready, youth participants! Join us for an energizing launch event to meet your peers, trainers, and mentors.
Highlights: Program overview, goal-setting activities, team building, and resource sharing.
Location: TBD | Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 June 17 – Youth Leadership & Resilience Workshop
A skills-building session focused on leadership, communication, and emotional resilience.
Topics Include: Active listening, teamwork, conflict resolution, and self-care.
Location: TBD | Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📅 June 24 – Public Health Awareness Day
An interactive health education event covering HIV/STI awareness, healthy relationships, and wellness basics.
Guest Speaker: Public health professional
Location: TBD | Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 July 8 – Safe Tech & Human Trafficking Prevention Workshop
Designed for youth and families, this session educates on online safety, identifying risks, and prevention strategies.
Includes: Parent engagement segment
Location: TBD | Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📅 July 15 – STEM Futures Expo
Youth explore careers in science, technology, engineering, and math with hands-on activities and industry mentors.
Includes: Coding demo, robotics showcase, and career pathway panels
Location: TBD | Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📅 July 22 – Trauma Awareness & Wellness Circle
A supportive space to learn about trauma responses, grounding strategies, and community resources.
Facilitators: Licensed behavioral health professionals
Location: TBD | Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📅 August 5 – Youth Career & Internship Fair
Discover summer internships, apprenticeships, and career pathways in behavioral health, public health, and STEM.
Employers & Partners: Local agencies, schools, employers
Location: TBD | Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📅 August 19 – Summer Celebration & Graduation
Celebrate our participants’ accomplishments with certificates, reflections, family, partners, and community supporters.
Features: Participant showcases, awards, refreshments
Location: TBD | Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Contact Us
Reach out to us to learn more about our community initiatives, get involved in our projects, or share your ideas on how we can work together to create a positive impact.