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"Our conversations help me to connect deeply with people and to be my true self."
- valo teen
we believe.
We believe in the power of teens to build community, one meaningful connection at a time. We believe in teens’ capacity to discover who they are, what they believe, and their ability to bring light and love to the world.
our programs.
Valo creates spaces where teens can get away from it all, feel independent, unplug, and have fun. A place of belonging for youth to have deep conversations and feel empowered as they ignite a future with hope.
valo in your life.
Valo aims to be a hub of inspiration for teens and adults. We spread the word through our podcast, embers, and blog, kindling.
Looking to connect? Sign up for our monthly email, stovepipe, and follow us on social media @valomaine.
Want a little valo in your life?
Head over to our podcast, embers, for conversation and inspiration.
Embers is our podcast. A hub of inspiration for both teens and adults. Embers is a place where our teens share their stories as they navigate the waters between childhood and adulthood. We realize they've got a lot to teach us—what they hope for sounds good to us, too.
Join us as our teens explore timely and compelling topics—fanning the embers burning in each of us.
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