L.A.U.N.C.H for Life

Our mentors like Dean and Tyler show up for our young men, not only engaging in regular group events but taking time outside of our structured activities to make a difference. We aim to offer unique experiences that build confidence, expand horizons, and help young men grow. We’re grateful for the commitment of our mentors, mentees, moms/guardians, and volunteers. #mentoring #youthdevelopment #youthempowerment #youcantbewhatyoucantsee

No smoke, no mirrors—just results. We have hit Platinum Transparency on Guidestar (the top transparency rating for non-profits). We’re #NoFilter when it comes to showing the impact we’re making with every dollar invested in mentoring young men. A huge thank you to the entire LAUNCH family and supporters for fueling this journey. What do you think? #LAUNCHForLife #mentoring #mentoringmatters #youthempowerment

Popcorn Lovers, Get Ready! 🍿 Starting NOW through Monday, our mentees are stepping up to help fundraise by sharing their Double Good popup stores! Every purchase of this delicious popcorn means 50% goes directly to our mentorship programs, helping us make a real impact on young men's lives—just like Adriel, who shared: "LAUNCH for Life, a non-profit organization that I have been a part of for 3 years and counting. A mentorship-based program that has changed my life." Check out the pics of their stores grab some popcorn at their links to support a great cause! Adriel's: https://lnkd.in/ebygxkaP Logan: https://lnkd.in/eC_HhgDi Dawson: https://lnkd.in/eYaFUhwg Jaylen & Jayden: https://lnkd.in/eV-7cu2a Sean: https://lnkd.in/enR8rwFD Your purchase doesn’t just get you some mouth-watering popcorn—it helps fuel the growth and success of these incredible young men. #mentoring #youthempowerment #fundraiser #popcornforgood #thankyou

We created Purple Gold Partners to fuel positive change - for clients, for jobseekers, AND our communities. We aim to make an impact with every placement and engage with a diverse mix of non-profits that serve youth, education, disadvantaged communities, the environment, veterans, and non-profit enablement. We are excited that our co-founder Ken Jordan, who chairs L.A.U.N.C.H for Life, will share his insights at the National Mentoring Summit in January. #community #mentoring #purplegold #givingback

🚨 ALERT 🚨 Our crew is gearing up to look utterly ridiculous again in partnership with M4K RICHMOND INC to raise sustaining funds and grow our impact! We’re turning awkward facial hair into life-changing support for the young men in our program. Stay tuned as we prepare to unleash our upper-lip creations and possibly cause minor public panic. Want to join our "growing" team and change outcomes and lives? Comment below (team registration link in comments - $20 to join) #mentoring #youthdevelopment #MustacheMadness #MentorshipGetsHairy #AbsurdAndProud

Big thanks to the Enterprise Mobility team at the #RIC Service Center for showing up for our young men for the third straight year! On Sunday, our Graduate Program had the opportunity to dive into auto safety and maintenance with the incredible team at Enterprise who take care of the fleets of Enterprise, Alamo Rent A Car, and National Car Rental at Richmond International Airport (RIC) / Capital Region Airport Commission. Tire pressure, tread depth, brakes, suspension, and even the latest in automotive tech — they covered it all. This partnership is a shining example of community support, and we couldn’t be more grateful for Enterprise’s continued commitment to helping us instill values like accountability in these young men. Looking forward to many more years of collaboration! Claude Crane IV, Joe Capps, Andrew Leff, Bruce Pittman and Jason Long were masterful in leading the training. What a great team put together by Don Hogan and Danielle Kahler at this location. A special thanks to Mike Bruce for your belief in what we do and for leading this amazing partnership at Enterprise Mobility. #mentoring #partnership #richmond #autosafety #enterprise

We are blessed to have community partners like CROSSFIT PUSHIN WEIGHT that believe strongly in our mission. They invited us to their community home in Powhatan, VA for the 3rd consecutive year this past Sunday. And put our Junior (1st year) mentees and mentors through an easy (haha) Workout of the Day (WOD). 💪 Thank you to co-owner Tyler Cox (aka "Director of Death") for inspiring, educating, challenging, and spending your Sunday with us. Great event to talk with the young men about 2 of our core values - Unity and Community - (the U and C in LAUNCH). Our partners are part of our village and we can't do what we do with you. 🙏 #community #crossfit #youthempowerment #youthstrong #rva

When a mentor shows up, lives change. 🎉 This is Logan. He lost his dad six years ago, and while that loss will always be there, we’re grateful to help fill in the gaps. Dean, one of our amazing mentors, made Logan's birthday unforgettable by taking him to a NASCAR race—something he had been wanting to experience for a while. 🏎️ While most of what we do at L.A.U.N.C.H for Life involves group events and mentoring, our volunteer mentors go the extra mile outside of these settings, showing up for young men like Logan when it matters most. As Logan’s mom, Rebecca, shared: "LAUNCH has truly been a blessing for Logan and our family... The time, effort, and passion that is witnessed is remarkable, and I’m honored that Logan can be part of the group. I was thankful to be able to call on a positive male role model from LAUNCH to fulfill Logan’s birthday wishes." We’re also so thankful to our supporters and donors who make moments like these possible. If you’d like to help us continue creating life-changing experiences, we’d love to connect. 🙏 #MentoringMatters #LAUNCHforLife #CommunitySupport #youthempowerment #MakingMemories MENTOR MENTOR Virginia

What he said 🔽

I may have shed a tear today (inside). I was presented with a gift of thanks in the form of the L.A.U.N.C.H for Life logo - handcrafted and signed by mentees involved in the build. My passion "project" outside Purple Gold Partners is beyond fulfilling and humbling. I love seeing the changes in the young men we serve and how our demand continues to grow. Oh, and former NBA lottery pick and 12-year veteran Ed Davis spent time with us today for the 2nd year in a row. In an era with many "me first" athletes, Ed is THE most humble, high-character man whose message again this year hit home for the young men. Inspiring. #mentoring #mentoringmatters #launchforlife #youthempowerment