Our Story
We are a community-based organization with a mission to ensure a safe, healthy and vibrant community for and with all the youth of Pelham. The role of Pelham Together is to connect our community, inform our families, and elevate our young people.
Pelham Together advocates for and develops empowered youth, engaged adults, and energized community partners, harnessing the shared sense of commitment that makes Pelham so unique.
Our community coalition is made up of all sectors in the community including schools, youth, parents, businesses, local government, law enforcement, healthcare professionals, faith-based organizations, civic and volunteer organizations, youth-serving organizations, media, and prevention experts exemplifying the need for everyone to be involved in support of our youth.
What We Do
Pelham Together has three roles - to connect the community, to inform parents and families of important, youth-related topics, and to elevate our young people.
Connect our youth by bridging the age groups to create social events for their peers under the guidance of our Youth Advocate. Connect our community with campaigns, task forces, and community-building events.
Inform parents and families with film screenings, Q&A panels, and expert speakers on youth trends, risks, and topics. Inform the community on the state of Pelham youth through an annual student health survey.
Elevate young people through leadership and work opportunities in an internship program and entrepreneurial initiatives, and through youth recognition awards for demonstrating empathy, compassion, and perseverance. Elevate local mental health service providers and other resources through a vetted website.