From its beginnings in East Orange, the We Got Us Movement continues to grow across communities advancing youth mental wellness, leadership, creative expression, and community action.

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OUR CITIES

A MOVEMENT GROWING ACROSS CITIES

EAST ORANGE, NEW JERSEY

THE BIRTHPLACE

East Orange students helped co-create the original model, become Peer Mental Health Ambassadors, conduct youth research, and develop the movement’s first policy recommendations.

NEWARK, NEW JERSEY

THE LEGISLATIVE EXPANSION

Students from Barringer High School and University High School joined through the Law Academy and helped advance the proposed legislation.

CLEVELAND, OHIO

YOUTH LEADERSHIP AND
COMMUNITY HEALING

Cleveland youth participated in We Got Us Day as part of a broader community safety, healing, and leadership initiative.

DEVELOPING

BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS

THE NEXT COMMUNITY

Boston is expected to join the expanding network of cities advancing youth wellness, leadership, and community healing.

BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA

THE 205 GAME CHANGERS

Birmingham youth connected peer mental wellness with leadership and community action through the 205 Game Changers identity.

BRING WE GOT US TO YOUR CITY

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