Mind Building Foundation
Welcome to Mind Building Foundation!
Our Mission
Mind Building Foundation was born out of a desire to empower young minds and provide them with the tools they need to thrive. We believe that every young person has immense value and potential, and our mission is to help them recognize that. By providing mental well-being programs, life-skills training, conflict resolution strategies, and mindfulness practices, we offer a safe and supportive space for youth to heal, learn, and grow.
Proverbs 22:6 reminds us,
“Train up a child in the way he or she should go: and when he or she is old, he or she will not depart from it.”
This scripture encapsulates the heart of our foundation: guiding young minds today so they can flourish tomorrow.
Our Vision
Our greatest joy comes from seeing the youth we work with smile, grow positively, and realize their full potential. Mind Building Foundation strives to create an environment where every young person feels valued, loved, and capable of achieving their dreams. We believe that by fostering strong mental health, we are not only helping individuals but also building stronger, more resilient communities.
Join us in our mission to empower the next generation and ensure that every young mind thrives. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the lives of our youth and the future of our communities.
About:
Justinian Lewis
Mind Building Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Federal Tax ID: 92-0700085), was founded by Justinian Lewis, a devoted Juvenile Probation Officer with nearly 20 years of experience mentoring, counseling, and guiding troubled youth.
As a husband, father of three, community leader, and a man of faith, Justinian’s deep commitment to helping young minds thrive is rooted in his personal and professional journey. Over the years, Justinian has worked with countless youths who have faced heartbreaking challenges, including homelessness, gang violence, drug abuse, and suicide attempts.
He has personally mentored and coached young individuals who suffered from trauma, abuse, low self-esteem, and mental health crises. Witnessing the tragic cycle of youth progressing from juvenile detention to county jail or prison broke his heart and fueled his desire to find a lasting solution to these deeply entrenched problems.
Our experiences with youths makes us acutely aware of how a negative environment, difficult life experiences, and cultural influences can affect the development of a young person’s mind.
Mind Building Foundation was founded because we believe that every child deserves a future filled with hope, health, and happiness. Through events, workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and group sessions, our programs teach stress management techniques, self- discovery, life skills, and conflict resolutions, equipping youth with the mental resilience they need to succeed in life.
We are committed to creating a generation of confident, emotionally intelligent young people who can face life’s challenges with strength and grace.
