ABOUT RESPECT US
Find your fire. Fuel your future.
If you’re looking for a place where you can be yourself, push yourself, and be a force for good in your community—you’ve found it. Respect Us is a youth empowerment movement that believes in the power of every young person, no matter their background or starting point. From the shy kid who never thought they’d become a public speaker to the future leader who once doubted their own abilities, Respect Us is where you’ll find the support, challenges, and inspiration to become the person you were meant to be.
HOLISTIC YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Four pillars. Endless possibilities.
Leadership & Character Development
This isn't just about giving speeches or wearing a captain's armband, but rather finding your voice, even when it shakes, and leading with integrity, not just authority. You’ll build the confidence to speak up, make tough decisions, and collaborate effectively.
Physical Fitness & Sportsmanship
Beyond breaking a sweat, we'll help you push your limits, fuel your passion for sport, and thrive in the heat of the game. Build strength, agility, and resilience while learning the true meaning of teamwork, perseverance, and respect.
STEM Education & Innovation
The future is yours to build. We'll equip you with the knowledge to tackle real-world problems through the likes of hands-on projects, coding challenges, robotics competitions, and mind-bending science experiments.
Art
& Creativity
This isn't just about giving speeches or wearing a captain's armband, but rather finding your voice, even when it shakes, and leading with integrity, not just authority. You’ll build the confidence to speak up, make tough decisions, and collaborate effectively.
YOUTH EMPOWERMENT IN ACTION
Hear from our wonderful community
Honore, Soccer
"I enjoy meeting new kids and making friends."
Auguy, Kayex Collision
"We enjoy being a Respect Us partner because it allows our youth to learn more about career opportunities in Collision Repair as a job trade. Plus, we help develop soccer teams in other countries with donated uniforms.".
Justin, Flag Football
"It was a great experience for me as a high school football player to Coach the young kids, which provided me with the leadership opportunity to lead a team and transfer my skills to help others."