Upower builds positive relationships through trauma-informed coaching using movement and play to empower and educate youth who are underserved.
Folks from Canada, Philadelphia, North Carolina
“Upower has been partnering with the King County Department of Adult and Juvenile Detention (DAJD), Juvenile Division to provide trauma-informed physical fitness classes throughout the school day since January 2018. During that time, the organization has greatly impacted youth wellbeing, cultivating a culture that not only promotes physical health but social and emotional health in every class. When youth leave detention, they are able to take these learned experiences with them, whether it’s a new exercise, or fun game, or acknowledging they should treat themselves with a little more kindness today because it’s a hard day. We have Upower and their coaches to thank for improving our Culture of Health through their enthusiasm, caring for youth, passion and expertise.”
Ashley Mareld, Juvenile Programs Manager DAJD, Juvenile Division
“Upower improves my mental health.”
CHOICE student
“Upower has shown me breathing exercises for coping with stress and they have encouraged me to try new things.”
CHOICE student
“When I first started with Upower I was so nervous because I didn’t know anyone else and I’d never done fitness classes before. But now my Upower classes are the highlight of my week! I’ve made so many friends and you totally forget that you’re exercising.”
ALLISON REYNOLDS, Upower student
“Teamwork in Upower looks like helping other people when they are struggling. Coaching peers into players.”
ECHO GLEN student
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