Coalition To Empower Our Future

What Coalition To Empower Our Future does

Coalition To Empower Our Future ("CEF") is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy coalition founded in 2024–2025 to address rising youth mental health challenges in the United States. The organization positions itself against single-factor responses (e.g., device or social media bans) and instead promotes a comprehensive, multi-stakeholder approach that examines social isolation, family and economic instability, exposure to violence, academic pressure, lack of independent play, and post-pandemic effects. It convenes mental health experts, parents, youth, nonprofit representatives, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers through regional summits (Sacramento, Albany, Miami) as part of a National Listening and Solutions Tour, while also publishing research, operating a blog ("One Parent's Perspective"), running advocacy video campaigns, and curating a partner resource library.

CEF's core "products" are programmatic rather than technological: a Youth Mental Health Summit Series, a nationwide opinion research publication (2,000 voters / 600 parents surveyed, February 2026), advocacy advertising campaigns featuring named coalition members (the "Shriya" and "Kyra" ads), and an editorial blog led by Executive Director Glen Weiner. There is no proprietary technology stack, no app, and no AI/ML component disclosed; the website (empowerourfuturecoalition.com) and social channels serve as the primary distribution surface. The ecosystem includes 20+ named partner organizations such as After-School All-Stars, Media Literacy Now, Coalition for Student Wellbeing, Girls on the Run, Sounds of Saving, Zero Abuse Project, Youth Villages, Crisis Text Line, NAMI-NYC, the American Academy of Pediatrics Center of Excellence, and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable.

As a nonprofit coalition, CEF generates no commercial revenue from products or services. Its revenue mechanics rely on coalition membership, partner contributions, and likely grants or donations; no financial figures are disclosed. Governance is provided by a bipartisan Board including former Montana Governor Steve Bullock, Magellan Health CEO Dr. Caroline Carney, and former U.S. Representative Carlos Curbelo, with Glen Weiner serving as Executive Director. The reported coalition membership of 41,370+ "and counting" suggests a broad grassroots base, though direct social engagement remains modest (276 X/Twitter followers).

Name

Coalition To Empower Our Future

Legal name

Coalition To Empower Our Future

Website

https://empowerourfuturecoalition.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Coalition to Empower Our Future is a Washington, D.C.-based nonprofit advocacy coalition, founded in 2024–2025, that convenes parents, youth, mental health experts, educators, and policymakers to promote comprehensive solutions to U.S. youth mental health challenges through regional summits, research, and public awareness campaigns.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Mental Health Advocacy

NAICS

Social Advocacy Organizations (81331), Other Social Advocacy Organizations (813319), Civic and Social Organizations (8134)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Mental Health, Counseling & Wellbeing (Education-Linked) Nonprofits (BPAGADAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

Keywords

• Youth mental health
• Mental health advocacy
• Policy advocacy coalition
• Nonprofit coalition building
• Youth wellbeing research

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Coalition Membership and Advocacy Support: The organization operates as a coalition bringing together partners including mental health experts, parents, youth, nonprofit representatives, industry leaders, educators, and policymakers to advance comprehensive solutions for youth mental health. Revenue appears to come from coalition memberships, partnerships, and potentially grants or donations from member organizations and supporters.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Coalition to Empower Our Future is a nonprofit advocacy coalition that convenes diverse stakeholders — including mental health experts, parents, youth, educators, and policymakers — to advance comprehensive solutions for youth mental health and wellbeing. The organization operates through regional summits and a National Listening and Solutions Tour, public awareness and advertising campaigns, an ongoing research program, a blog content series, and a coalition network of 41,370+ members and partner organizations.

Product overview

Coalition to Empower Our Future (CEF) is a coalition organization rather than a technology product company. It operates as a partnership focused on convening conversations about youth mental health and wellbeing. The organization's primary offerings include advocacy advertising campaigns (Shriya, Kyra), a blog content program (One Parent's Perspective series), research publications on youth mental health, and regional summit events. These offerings work together to advance the coalition's mission of promoting comprehensive solutions that address the multifaceted factors contributing to youth mental health challenges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Youth Mental Health Summit Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Three in four voters (74%) and parents (72%) support comprehensive solutions rather than single-factor approaches to youth mental health challenges.
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• After-School All-StarscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA national organization providing after-school programs that give kids a sense of belonging and safe spaces to share feelings. They represent a healthy example of community support for youth mental health and serve as a resource partner in the coalition.
• Media Literacy NowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit that informs and drives policy change to ensure all K-12 students are taught media literacy. Featured in coalition advertising campaigns emphasizing the importance of digital literacy education as a comprehensive solution.
• Coalition for Student WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit that mobilizes a national network of student leaders to advocate for improved mental health policies on college campuses. Featured in coalition ads highlighting the importance of student voices in solution development.
• Girls on the RuncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn after-school program for girls that builds resiliency and provides mentorship, meeting young people where they are with individual supports and leadership opportunities.
• Sounds of SavingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit that gives kids a forum to explore mental health and connect with peers through a shared love of music, serving as a creative outlet for emotional expression.
• Zero Abuse ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization providing victim assistance and resources for abuse prevention, offering support resources through the coalition's partner resource library.
• Youth VillagesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA nonprofit providing services for at-risk children and families, offering resources through the coalition's partner resource library.
• Crisis Text LineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA crisis support organization providing text-based mental health support, featured in the coalition's member resources.
• Young People in RecoveryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization supporting young people in recovery from addiction, participating in coalition events and discussions on youth mental health.
• Outdoor Recreation RoundtableminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization promoting outdoor recreation and access to nature for physical and mental health benefits. The coalition signed onto their America's Outdoor Era Commitment to expand outdoor access for youth.
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of New York CityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNAMI-NYC manages youth peer support programs and youth-led programming, with teens taking initiative to bring mental health presentations to schools.
• American Academy of Pediatrics - Center of Excellence on Social Media and Youth Mental HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides resources including the '5 C's of Media Use' framework to help families balance media and promote healthy technology habits.
• Steinberg InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by former California Senate President Darrell Steinberg, this organization focuses on mental health policy and advocacy. Steinberg co-chairs coalition events and discussions.
• Children NowminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA children's advocacy organization focused on behavioral health and child wellbeing, participating in coalition summits and discussions.
• California Coalition for YouthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA California-based coalition focused on youth services and advocacy, participating in coalition events to address youth mental health challenges.
• California Alliance of Child and Family ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented by youth advocates including Celeste Walley who spoke on systematic approaches in foster care and the importance of holistic healing.
• Amigos for KidsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn organization that teaches coping skills and social connections to build resilience in children, working with families to bridge cultural stigma around mental health.
• Mental Health Association of Central FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAddresses mental health provider deserts by training educators and bringing trauma-informed practices into schools, offering free behavioral health services.
• Children's Bereavement CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides peer grief support for children and teens who have lost loved ones, helping reduce isolation and build resilience.
• Wellness TogetherminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA wellness organization focused on mental health support, participating in coalition discussions on comprehensive solutions.
• Bipartisan Policy CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA policy research organization providing health research and analysis on youth mental health from a bipartisan perspective.
• Community Health of South FloridaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides behavioral health services including a child and adolescent psychiatrist participating in coalition discussions.
• United Way Broward CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelivers evidence-based mental health programs in schools from grade 3 through high school, building conversations around mental health annually.
• Miami-Dade County Public Schools Office of Mental Health ServicesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool district mental health office teaching staff to identify warning signs early and intervening to improve outcomes.
• Path to PositivityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA youth-founded organization focused on youth advocacy and peer support for mental health, represented by founder Roman Musso at coalition events.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): The largest U.S. grassroots mental health advocacy organization, with state affiliates and a focus on education, support, and policy. Directly comparable to CEF as a national advocacy coalition addressing mental health, including youth populations.
• Mental Health America: Community-based nonprofit focused on mental health advocacy, screening, and policy. Comparable to CEF for its national convening role, multi-stakeholder model, and emphasis on early intervention and prevention.
• Active Minds: Youth- and young-adult-focused nonprofit that mobilizes student-led mental health awareness and advocacy on college campuses. Closely comparable to CEF's youth-centric framing and use of student voices in coalition campaigns.
• DoSomething.org: Youth-activism nonprofit mobilizing young people around social causes. Comparable to CEF for its use of storytelling, youth voices, and member mobilization to drive advocacy on mental health-adjacent issues.
• Bring Change to Mind: Mental health advocacy nonprofit that uses storytelling and youth-led programs to fight stigma. Comparable to CEF for its youth-engagement model and storytelling-driven public awareness campaigns.
• The JED Foundation: Nonprofit dedicated to protecting teen and young adult emotional health and preventing suicide. Comparable to CEF for its focus on youth mental health, school-based programming, and policy advocacy.
• Born This Way Foundation: Co-founded by Lady Gaga, this nonprofit focuses on youth mental health, kindness, and reducing stigma. Comparable to CEF for its youth mental health advocacy, storytelling approach, and partnership-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Child Mind Institute: Larger, more established nonprofit combining clinical care, research, and public education on children's mental health. Comparable to CEF in mission scope and its use of research and education to drive awareness, but with clinical service capabilities CEF lacks.
• Bipartisan Policy Center: Policy think tank that produces research and convenes across the aisle. Already a named CEF partner; comparable for its bipartisan approach, research-driven advocacy model, and DC convening role in health policy.

Emerging players

• Common Sense Media: Leading nonprofit on kids and media, with strong policy advocacy on digital literacy and online safety. Comparable to CEF because CEF explicitly counters 'technology ban' framings with a digital-literacy-led alternative aligned with Common Sense's perspective.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/empwrourfuture
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@CoalitiontoEmpowerOurFuture
• Facebookfacebook.com/CoalitiontoEmpowerourFuture
• Instagraminstagram.com/coalitiontoempowerourfuture

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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