Every Young Life Has Purpose.
Misplaced Foundation mentors youth, prevents crime, and empowers the next generation to stay in school, find direction, and build a future worth living.
Why Misplaced?
The Name Means Everything.
Incorrectly positioned.
Temporarily lost.
"We know that together, as a village, we will reposition our focus and find our rightful place in life."
No young person is permanently lost — they are simply misplaced. And what is misplaced can always be found.
What We Do
Programs Built for Real Change
Three pillars that guide every young person toward a life of purpose, safety, and achievement.
Youth Mentoring
One-on-one and group mentoring that connects young people with caring adults who guide, encourage, and walk alongside them through life's challenges.
Learn MoreCrime Prevention
Community-based programs that address root causes of crime, redirect at-risk youth, and build safer neighborhoods across DC, Maryland, and Atlanta.
Learn MoreStay in School
Academic support, tutoring, and motivation programs that keep young people engaged in education and on the path to graduation and beyond.
Learn MoreOur Mission
"No young person is truly lost — they are simply misplaced. Our mission is to find them, guide them, and help them discover the purpose that was always inside them."
Founded in Washington DC and now serving Maryland and Atlanta, Misplaced Foundation believes every young person — regardless of background, circumstance, or past — deserves a chance to thrive. We show up in communities, in schools, and in lives to make that belief a reality.
Our StoryTake Action
Be Part of the Change
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Volunteer
Give your time and skills to mentor youth, lead workshops, or support our programs across DC, Maryland, and Atlanta.
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Donate
Your contribution directly funds mentoring sessions, educational resources, and community programs that change young lives.
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