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EMPOWERING
YOUTH

THROUGH MUSIC, MENTORSHIP, AND THE ARTS

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We believe in the potential of young people.

Music is how they find their voice.
Mentorship is how they change their future.

TALENT IS UNIVERSAL.
OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.

100% of Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) mentees will work with trained mentors who see their full creative potential and help them develop it.

100% of Guitars Over Guns Organization (GOGO) mentees will work with trained mentors who see their full creative potential and help them develop it.

TALENT IS UNIVERSAL.

OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.

Music Is the Vehicle.
Mentorship Is the Engine.

Not just teachers.
Not just instructors.

we
show up

we
show up

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we
teach

we
teach

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we
listen

we
listen

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we
stay

we
stay

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Real musicians.
Real relationships.
Real growth.

We connect professional musicians with youth
from communities impacted by violence.

Through music and mentorship, students build
confidence, creativity, and direction.

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OUR IMPACT ON
GOGO STUDENTS

92

%

grew in the skills they
need to thrive

grew in the skills they need to thrive

85

%

feel GOGO is a safe and supportive
place to grow

feel GOGO is a safe and
supportive place to grow

85

%

say their mentor inspires
them to do their best

say their mentor inspires
them to do their best

THE EXPERIENCE

More than a program.
A turning point.

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