EMPOWERING & MENTORING RESTON YOUTH
Yuniverse Foundation is a Reston-based youth empowerment social entrepreneurship that spreads positivity and inspiration throughout the community. Their mission is to use creativity and connection to help youth develop their talents through music, camps, events, and projects. The goal is to make every kid more comfortable in their own skin.
Three South Lakes High School students founded the Yuniverse Foundation: Joseph Dagbe, David Gonzalez, and Brian Adams. Joseph, also known as “ShowJoe,” uses his local recognition to help pursue his goals and give back to the Reston community, which has helped him grow into the young man he is today. Yuniverse’s Chief Creative Officer, David Gonzalez, has over 25,000 Instagram followers. He uses his online reach to inspire and help youth realize their creative potential. He is also known by his stage name, “UnoDavid.” Brian Adams rounds out this dream team with outstanding business acumen, leadership, organization, and entrepreneurship skills. He is an excellent consensus-builder and passionate about bringing people together, especially in the Muslim community.
In the summer of 2018, Joseph watched his two younger brothers participate in the “Superhero Splash and Dash” event sponsored by CORE Foundation. He was energized to create similar programs to motivate kids. He approached Terry Redican, a 2018 Best of Reston winner known as Coach “T” to many in our community, to serve as the team’s mentor.
The best is yet to come with this group of social entrepreneurs! The group’s dream is to revitalize Southgate Community Center’s outdoor basketball, keeping kids engaged and productive. By doing this, Yuniverse Foundation will also facilitate a location to host basketball clinics, entrepreneur workshops, and digital music courses. We are confident that our next-gen leaders will brighten the future of Reston and beyond.
Yuniverse Foundation is fiscally sponsored by CORE Foundation, EIN 20-5997764. Donations are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law.
