Defined by More

A Transformational Mentoring Initiative

Defined by More is a faith-rooted transformational mentoring initiative designed to support youth and young adults in discovering their identity, strengthening emotional regulation, and building leadership skills that carry into adulthood. This initiative centers on the belief that individuals are not defined by their trauma, mistakes, or circumstances — but by their ability to grow, heal, and lead purpose-driven lives.

Through structured mentoring, evidence-informed practices, and supportive community relationships, participants develop the confidence, resilience, and practical tools needed to make empowered decisions and build meaningful futures.

Our Approach

Defined by More combines mentorship with structured skill development rooted in proven strategies that support emotional wellness, identity formation, and long-term stability.

Participants engage in mentoring experiences that incorporate:

  • Faith and spiritual identity development

  • Harm reduction strategies and decision-making skills

  • Human trafficking prevention education

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill development

  • Self-care practices and emotional regulation tools

  • Identity and purpose exploration

The goal is not just short-term support — it is lasting transformation.

What Defined by More Is Designed to Do

This initiative supports youth and young adults in building the internal and external strengths needed to navigate life with confidence and clarity.

Participants are supported to:

  • Reduce youth from re-offending and prevent initial system involvement

  • Decrease community and interpersonal violence

  • Increase self-worth, confidence, and identity stability

  • Strengthen positive decision-making and emotional regulation skills

  • Build protective factors through healthy relationships and mentorship

  • Foster intergenerational healing and leadership

Signature Experiences

Defined by More includes structured events and group experiences that reinforce identity, connection, and community leadership.

Signature experiences may include:

  • Honoring Our Roots Brunch

  • Day of Giving Back

  • Leadership Academy

  • Annual Conference

  • A Day with the Girls (self-care and connection experience)

These experiences create safe spaces for reflection, celebration, leadership development, and relationship-building.

Who This Initiative Partners With

Defined by More is designed to collaborate with organizations and institutions that support youth development and long-term success.

Ideal partners include:

  • Schools and educational programs

  • Group homes and residential programs

  • Faith-based communities

  • Youth-serving organizations

  • Community-based mentoring programs

Why Defined by More Matters

Too many youth grow up believing their past determines their future. Defined by More exists to interrupt that narrative.

This initiative creates opportunities for youth to reclaim their identity, strengthen their voice, and build lives rooted in confidence, resilience, and purpose.

Because healing is not just about surviving — it’s about becoming.

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Let’s Build Something That Lasts

Defined by More is more than a program — it is a commitment to restoring hope, rebuilding lives, and renewing faith through mentorship and meaningful connection.

Restoring Hope. Rebuilding Lives. Renewing Faith.