Impact
Impact Is Built One Young Person, One Family, One Pathway at a Time.
At Paint Your Canvas, impact is about more than numbers. It is about creating meaningful opportunities for children, youth, and families to feel supported, develop new skills, build confidence, and see new possibilities for their future.
Impact
Current Impact
Real Programs. Real Participation. Real Progress.
PYC’s impact begins with the young people and families we serve.Through our programs and community initiatives, we create opportunities for youth to participate, learn, build relationships, develop skills, and discover their potential.
This section should use only verified statistics and outcomes.
Funding and Validation
Funding and Validation
Supported by Community Partners
PYC’s work is strengthened through the support of foundations, organizations, partners, and community members who believe in creating opportunities for young people.
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Giants Foundation
Foundation
Support from the Giants Foundation has helped PYC advance its work and create opportunities for young people and communities.
WAABFAH
Fellowship
WAABFAH has supported PYC's mission and its efforts to create meaningful opportunities for youth.
Goodstack / Percent Impact Foundation
Community & Giving Support
PYC's work is also supported through Goodstack and the Percent Impact Foundation, helping connect nonprofit organizations with resources and opportunities to create positive social impact.
Fractured Atlas
Crowdfunding Support
Through Fractured Atlas crowdfunding, PYC has been able to engage supporters and raise resources to help advance its programs and community work.
A Community Behind the Mission
Impact Happens When We Work Together.
The support of foundations, organizations, donors, families, mentors, volunteers, and community partners allows PYC to continue creating opportunities for children and youth.
Goal
2030 Growth Goal
1,000 People by 2030
Building Toward Greater Reach
PYC’s goal is to reach 1,000 people by 2030 through programs, mentorship, community engagement, and opportunities designed to support children, youth, and families.
This is a future goal, not a representation of the number of people currently served.
As PYC grows, this goal represents our commitment to expanding access, strengthening programs, building partnerships, and creating more opportunities for the communities we serve.
By 2030, We Aim To:
- Reach more children and youth
- Expand mentorship opportunities
- Increase access to educational experiences
- Create more leadership opportunities
- Expand athletic and creative programming
- Strengthen community partnerships
- Build sustainable pathways for long-term opportunity
1,000 People
One goal. Thousands of possibilities.
Outcome
Outcome Framework
From Access to Opportunity
PYC measures impact by looking at the journey young people take through our programs.
We believe meaningful impact happens progressively:
01 — Access
Creating the Opportunity to Participate
Young people first need access to programs, resources, relationships, and experiences that can support their development.
02 — Engagement
Turning Access Into Participation
Once young people have access, we want them to feel welcomed, connected, and actively involved.
03 — Skill Development
Building Skills for Life
Our programs give youth opportunities to develop practical, academic, creative, athletic, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
04 — Confidence
Helping Young People Believe in Their Potential
As young people develop skills and experience positive relationships, they can begin to recognize their own strengths and possibilities.
05 — Leadership
Turning Growth Into Action
PYC encourages young people to use their developing skills and confidence to take initiative and contribute to their communities.
06 — Long-Term Opportunity
Creating Pathways Beyond the Program
The ultimate goal is to help young people move toward meaningful educational, professional, personal, and community opportunities.
Stories
Impact Stories
Behind Every Number Is a Person.
Statistics help us understand reach and participation, but stories help us understand what that impact can mean in someone’s life.PYC’s work is ultimately about people: young people discovering their potential, families finding support, mentors building meaningful relationships, and communities coming together around opportunity.
Voices
The People Behind the Numbers
Most people operate out of lack and fear and self centeredness. Empathy. Sympathy and compassion are only relegated to themselves. They fail to see the connectedness of the shared human experience of suffering, love and a need for authenticity and connection. PYC fosters hope and love in action. It is through active loving, acceptance, inclusion , belonging and protection that PYC allows for at risk families and youth to flower into the future thriving, valued and empowered.
As a single Mother of a 15 years old male High School Sophomore, sometimes expenses get out of control. He runs AAU track and eats nonstop!!! I work a full time job and with the prices of everything, a lot of the times there is more month than money. It is so important to me to keep my young black son busy so that he won’t have idle time to get himself into trouble, I have to make sacrifices. I was talking to Conrad about my situation and he was able to give us money for food through his non profit Paint Your Canvas. I pride myself on not asking for help, but sometimes you need to lean on others.
The amount of support and advice that i have received from Paint Your Canvas has been tremendous. I am an upcoming sophomore in highschool, I aspire to go to College and Play basketball and major in criminal justice. Throughout my years of schooling I have been supported by PYC to continue my dreams as well as giving me lessons and ways to achieve said dreams. My favorite part about PYC is how I’m shown role models that I dream to be like and hope to become successful just like them. Having an image of success by you and around, greatly contributes to how i will grow as an athlete, student and an overall leader. In conclusion the support and love I have and will continue to receive from PYC has exponentially improved my life, wellbeing, and dreams to become the best and most successful person i can be.
Conrad is deeply committed to community service and youth development. Through his mentorship of young black and brown men in Richmond, CA, and New York, NY, I have seen him use leadership, a love of giving back, and service to bring equity and access to our disadvantaged communities. He is an insightful thought partner and a true team player and leader.
"As a young student-athlete, I had the pleasure of getting to know Conrad, and this turned out to be a blessing in disguise. Being a three-sport athlete, it's essential to have people in your corner who not only support you but also empower you to become a better person overall. Regardless of the situation, Conrad has always found time to check up on me, even to this day. Despite the negative circumstances I faced, I was able to overcome them and move forward to play collegiate football, and much of that success can be attributed to Conrad's unwavering support. Now, as an adult with kids of my own, I realize just how invaluable the relationship I have with Conrad truly is. Student-athletes need the kind of genuine support that I was fortunate enough to receive from him. Thanks to Conrad, I was able to continue painting my canvas and pursue my dreams."
After a career in education that spans more than five decades, I derive great joy and satisfaction from attesting to the character, dedication, and intellect of those I came to know in all aspects of my life. In the case of Conrad Roberts, I do so with a special sense of gratification. Over the past ten years, we spent countless hours discussing his vision for enriching the lives of at-risk youth. I followed him when that mission took him to the West Coast, and I know the plans that he now wants to bring to fruition on the East Coast. Those who wish to invest in the future of young people who face unique challenges in education and in the workforce would be wise to support him in his endeavors. I offer my highest testimonial on his behalf.
“It was truly a pleasure to work alongside Conrad and the Paint Your Canvas team for the Fall Campaign event. The project was a great opportunity to support and empower our youth by creating a space where they could engage, express themselves, and learn through meaningful activities and conversations. I was especially encouraged by the strong sign-ups and interest we received, which is a clear indication that young people genuinely want to be involved. That level of engagement gives us something positive to build on and creates excitement for the future programs and opportunities Paint Your Canvas can continue to offer the community. I’m grateful to have been part of the experience and look forward to seeing how this partnership continues to grow and make an impact.”
I first met Conrad as a patient at my clinic, but that connection eventually introduced me to something much greater, Paint Your Canvas. I became a mentee of the organization, with Conrad continuing to serve as my mentor, providing the guidance, accountability, and support I needed as I worked toward becoming a more responsible and confident young man. Paint Your Canvas has supported me in ways that go beyond words. When I needed help, the organization provided clothing and other essentials, but the greatest investment has been mentorship. Through conversations, encouragement, and accountability, I have been challenged to think differently about myself, my future, and the kind of man I want to become. There were moments when Conrad’s words reminded me that my struggles did not have to define my future. Through his mentorship and the support of Paint Your Canvas, I have learned that becoming a man requires discipline, integrity, responsibility, and making intentional choices every day. Paint Your Canvas saw potential in me and invested in that potential. I am grateful for the support I have received and for the impact this organization continues to have on the man I am becoming.
As the first in my family to pursue a creative career in fashion, I've been largely self-taught. I had the passion and vision, but I needed guidance, access, and people who genuinely understood what I was trying to build. Through Paint Your Canvas, I found that support. As my mentor, Conrad took the time to understand my goals and has consistently challenged me to think bigger about myself and my future. When he saw the work I was putting into building my clothing brand, he connected me with an established creative professional, Chris Korey, who welcomed me into his boutique, shared his journey, and gave me valuable insight into navigating the industry. That experience showed me what Paint Your Canvas represents: mentorship that creates access, relationships that create opportunity, and guidance that helps young people turn their ideas into something real. I’m grateful to have Paint Your Canvas supporting my journey and Conrad as a mentor who genuinely wants to see me succeed.
The children are the future. As a supporter of Paint Your Canvas, I have seen the intention behind its mission to help young people recognize what is possible for their lives. Through mentorship, education, guidance, and meaningful opportunities, Paint Your Canvas is creating pathways for young people to grow with confidence, purpose, and direction. What I admire most about Paint Your Canvas is that the work is personal. It is rooted in care, responsibility, and a genuine commitment to investing in young people and the communities that surround them. I have known Conrad for many years and have watched his experiences, growth, and dedication become part of the foundation of Paint Your Canvas. His commitment to this organization is not simply a job—it is a calling. Paint Your Canvas represents what can happen when we believe in our children, invest in their potential, and give them the support and opportunities they need to build stronger futures. Paint Your Canvas has my highest recommendation.
