Meeting At-Risk Teens in Foster Care Where They Are

Michael Long is the Founder and CEO of SailFuture, a nonprofit recognizing that the challenges facing foster youth and families are complex and interconnected. SailFuture provides comprehensive services and strategies to help youth overcome as many of their barriers as possible. From monthslong sailing expeditions to a private high school, SailFuture is reimagining what it means to meet the needs of youth and families through innovative sailing-based programs.

Michael delivered a Stand at Stand Together Foundation’s August 2022 Catalyst Summit in Denver, Colorado to an audience of over 300 nonprofit leaders. Michael shares his own story of transformation, and how SailFuture meets at-risk teens in foster care where they are.

Stand Together Foundation is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in America by driving change from within communities. We are building a community of social entrepreneurs who believe in people, work from the bottom up, and unite with anyone to do right. Since 2016, we have committed $120 million and counting to fuel the innovation of nonprofits throughout the country to build stronger, safer communities where all people can learn, contribute, and realize their full potential. Our goal is to help nonprofit leaders maximize their impact to transform more lives out of poverty.

Learn more about Stand Together Foundation at https://www.StandTogetherFoundation.org/

Lean more about SailFuture at https://sailfuture.org/