About iAffirm Impact Foundation
Helping young people recognize their worth and use their voice.
iAffirm Impact Foundation is a youth empowerment nonprofit focused on self-worth, confidence, and personal growth. We help young people explore who they are, express themselves, and develop skills to approach life’s challenges with greater self-belief.
Every young person deserves to feel seen, heard, and valued. Your support helps us carry that commitment forward.
Our Mission
To empower young people to recognize their self-worth, strengthen their confidence, and express their voices through personal development, meaningful conversations, and supportive learning experiences.
Our Vision
A future where young people understand their value, feel a sense of belonging, and have the confidence to pursue possibilities for their lives.
Why This Work Matters
Growing up brings questions about identity, acceptance, and where we fit. A young person can have ideas, talents, and dreams while still struggling to believe that their contribution matters.
Encouragement matters, but so does the opportunity to practice: asking a question, sharing an idea, recognizing a strength, or making a thoughtful decision.
iAffirm creates room for that growth. Our work centers on helping young people build a relationship with themselves that supports how they learn, communicate, and participate in the world around them.
Who We Serve
How We Support Youth Development
Our approach brings together personal reflection, open dialogue, and opportunities for self-expression.
We focus on four connected areas of growth.
Self-Worth and Self-Awareness
Confidence and Self-Expression
Life Skills and Personal Growth
Leadership and Purpose
What We Work Toward
Recognize and describe their personal strengths.
Develop more supportive ways of speaking about themselves.
Express ideas, feelings, and needs with greater confidence.
Set personal goals and identify practical next steps.
Recognize ways to contribute positively to their communities.
Growth looks different for each young person. These goals guide our work and the experiences we seek to create.
Meet Our Founder, Shawanna Kennedy
For Shawanna Kennedy, the mission of iAffirm Impact Foundation is personal. Her experiences growing up shaped her understanding of how deeply self-worth and the ability to speak up can affect a person’s life.
She founded iAffirm to help young people recognize their value and find room to express themselves. As a speaker, author, and advocate, Shawanna brings that commitment to conversations about confidence and personal growth.
Her belief is simple: young people deserve support in discovering who they are and what they can contribute. That belief continues to guide the foundation’s work.
Work With Us
Partner in a Young Person's Possibilities
Supporting youth development gives businesses, organizations, and individuals a meaningful way to invest in the next generation.
We welcome conversations about financial support, program sponsorship, community collaboration, and in-kind contributions that fit the foundation’s mission and current needs.
Whether you represent a business, lead a community organization, or know someone looking for a youth-focused nonprofit to support, let’s discuss how we can work together.
What We Work Toward
What does iAffirm Impact Foundation do?
iAffirm Impact Foundation supports youth development with a focus on self-worth, confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Our approach includes reflection and meaningful conversations that encourage young people to recognize their strengths and use their voices.
Who founded iAffirm Impact Foundation?
Shawanna Kennedy founded iAffirm Impact Foundation. Her personal experiences informed her commitment to helping young people recognize their value and develop confidence.
How can my business support the foundation?
iAffirm Impact Foundation supports youth development with a focus on self-worth, confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Our approach includes reflection and meaningful conversations that encourage young people to recognize their strengths and use their voices.
How can families or organizations learn about youth programs?
iAffirm Impact Foundation supports youth development with a focus on self-worth, confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Our approach includes reflection and meaningful conversations that encourage young people to recognize their strengths and use their voices.
How can I make a donation?
iAffirm Impact Foundation supports youth development with a focus on self-worth, confidence, self-expression, and personal growth. Our approach includes reflection and meaningful conversations that encourage young people to recognize their strengths and use their voices.
Help a Young Person See What's Possible
A stronger sense of self-worth can influence how a young person approaches a classroom, a conversation, or a new opportunity. Help us make room for that growth.
Donate today, start a sponsorship conversation, or share iAffirm Impact Foundation with someone who wants to support youth empowerment.
