About Us

Purpose-driven organization committed to uplifting youth through mentorship, leadership development, and community engagement.

Who we are

Empowering Young People (EYP), a registered non-profit organization dedicated to igniting the passion for action among young individuals through youth mentorship and community events!

While EYP is not affiliated with any specific faith, we embrace certain Christian faith practices, such as offering prayers before meals, as part of our inclusive and supportive environment.

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Our Vision

To see youth in all counties in Central Florida reach their full potential and make the most out of their opportunities in life.

Our Mission

To EMPOWER youth to reach their full potential as responsible contributing members of their communities.

Our Purpose

At Empowering Young People (EYP), we believe that every child is special. It is our mission and core values to instill in every boy and girl the principles

Our Partners & Supporters

We are proud to stand alongside organizations that believe in empowering youth and building stronger communities. Our partners help fuel our mission through collaboration, support, and shared values.

Purpose-Driven Youth. Legacy-Focused Leaders.

We’re not just mentoring—we’re building generations of resilient men, empowered youth, and strong families ready to lead with purpose.

Variety of Degree Options

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Our Programs

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4th Wednesday of every month we host a community event for middle and high school students that focus on educating the youth in the community and addressing youth issues.

Voltage Youth Group

We support a Youth Group ran by Hope International Church by providing meals every Wednesday night for middle and high school students in Groveland, FL.

Summer Program

Every summer we run a Summer Camp for kids 5-12 years old for 8 weeks where they get to tutoring, play games, make crafts and more!
We also employ local high school students to work as camp counselors to enhance their job and teamwork skills.

FHI

The Fatherhood Initiative was created in partnership with Kids Central Inc. to provide fathers resources to support them best. We believe if we help the fathers we can help the kids.

About Our founder

Meet Anthony (TJ) McCoy Jr., the visionary founder of Empowering Young People (EYP).

TJ’s journey with EYP began in 2017 during his time as a student-athlete at the University of Florida, where he pursued his degree in Family, Youth, and Community Sciences.

TJ’s unwavering passion lies in witnessing the success of youth, watching them achieve their aspirations, and ultimately, become active contributors to society. With this fervent drive, he established EYP, envisioning a platform that would not only educate young individuals but also cater to the needs of both youth and their families through a diverse array of events, sports training, summer programs, and after-school initiatives.

Through EYP, TJ aims to instill in every young person the belief that they possess the potential to reach their goals, provided they are willing to exert effort and seize the opportunities presented to them during their formative years. TJ’s commitment to empowering youth shines through his dedication to EYP’s mission and his unwavering belief in the transformative power of mentorship and community support.”

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Guest Speaking engagements please email empoweringyp@gmail.com