WHAT WE DO

OmniQuest Youth Empowerment Initiative follows a 5E Framework that focuses on five core areas of programming:
Education, Exposure, Empowerment, Experiences, and Economics

A young woman with curly black hair tied up in a puff, wearing an olive-green sweater, standing in a room with bookshelves and a window. She is holding a book in her right hand and looking thoughtfully to the side. There is a framed poster in the background that reads 'The Future Begins With Us'.
A young woman with curly black hair tied up in a puff, wearing an olive-green sweater, standing in a room with bookshelves and a window. She is holding a book in her right hand and looking thoughtfully to the side. There is a framed poster in the background that reads 'The Future Begins With Us'.

EDUCATION

Education is the foundation from which all other opportunities will sprout. The OmniQuest Cultural and Education Academy is our Black history curriculum, helping to broaden the mind of our youth by opening up a world of new possibilities through cultural and educational experiences thereby creating a safe space for youth to learn and reaffirm the richness and diversity of the African American experience.

Three children standing outdoors in a park with trees and buildings in the background. The girl in the middle has curly hair in a puff, wearing a striped multicolored hoodie, and is raising her right fist. The boy on the left has short hair, wearing a green T-shirt. The boy on the right has short curly hair, wearing a denim jacket over a yellow shirt with arms crossed. All are smiling gently.
Three children standing outdoors in a park with trees and buildings in the background. The girl in the middle has curly hair in a puff, wearing a striped multicolored hoodie, and is raising her right fist. The boy on the left has short hair, wearing a green T-shirt. The boy on the right has short curly hair, wearing a denim jacket over a yellow shirt with arms crossed. All are smiling gently.

EMPOWERMENT

Developing empowered youth is important and often starts with them understanding their history so they can stand confident in who they are. At OmniQuest, we empower youth to make positive choices that will enhance their social and emotional well-being as well as strengthen their communities. Additionally, we offer OmniQuest Confidential, an advice column which provides a safe space for our youth to use positive conflict resolution skills, express their opinions, and amplify their voices.

Three children shop at an outdoor market stall selling candles and handmade jewelry. The boy on the left is examining candles, while two other children write notes. There is a sign that reads 'Create & Co. - Student Made' and a tablet displaying a spreadsheet.
Three children shop at an outdoor market stall selling candles and handmade jewelry. The boy on the left is examining candles, while two other children write notes. There is a sign that reads 'Create & Co. - Student Made' and a tablet displaying a spreadsheet.

ECONOMICS

OmniQuest Treasure Trove is an online boutique that provides opportunities for creative growth and development coupled with laying a foundation for entrepreneurial and financial literacy skills.

Two young boys smiling and working together on a workbook in a classroom. There are small international flags on the table and a world map on the wall in the background.
Two young boys smiling and working together on a workbook in a classroom. There are small international flags on the table and a world map on the wall in the background.

EXPOSURE

International exposure leads to enhanced soft skills as well as high-level critical thinking skills. In addition to being exposed to educational and travel opportunities, OmniQuest Media focuses on exposing youth to conflict management, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. We are disrupting the pipeline to prison by working to close the achievement gap.

A group of young people walking through a busy street, with one person pointing at a wall mural while another takes photos, surrounded by historic buildings and street vendors.
A group of young people walking through a busy street, with one person pointing at a wall mural while another takes photos, surrounded by historic buildings and street vendors.

EXPERIENCES

OmniQuest Adventures is a youth travel club that offers participants the opportunity to travel away from home.  Each spring, the youth will participate in an exclusive college fair as well as take an HBCU college tour. During the summer, they will travel internationally.  In preparation for the excursion, youth will work together to study the culture, history, food and language, if necessary, of each travel destination.  Additionally, they will design a service-learning project to be executed during the adventure.  At the conclusion of the trip, participants will document the adventure through the production of a group project.

UNLOCKING POTENTIAL

Every young person carries greatness within them. At OmniQuest, we walk alongside youth — providing the tools, relationships, and experiences that turn potential into purpose.

EVERY DOLLAR UNLOCKS A YOUNG PERSON’S NEXT CHAPTER

Your investments gives DC youth access to the mentorship, learning, and experiences that change trajectories. Invest in OmniQuest. Invest in tomorrow’s leaders.

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