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WE'RE CREATING BETTER WAYS FOR LIFE

In Need of Wraparound Youth Services? 

Welcome to
WAYS for Life

WAYS for Life is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and drop-in center for youth ages 15-25 in Brevard County, Florida. We provide Wraparound Youth Services (WAYS) to help teens and young adults avoid homelessness and crime. We assist youth in removing barriers to their success by utilizing lifeline support networks. 

We help youth find resources and creative solutions to issues such as housing, legal, employment, education, transportation, health care, wellness, and counseling. We understand that until immediate basic needs are met, it is nearly impossible to contemplate the future. We believe all youth should have equal opportunities for a successful future.   

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WAYS has served over 180 members and 52 dependents since opening its doors in 2020!

OUR KEY PILLARS.

HOUSING

​In partnership with the Housing Authority of Brevard County (HABC) and our wraparound youth services, every member has an opportunity to find better ways for life.

We provide:

  • Legal Services

  • Solutions to Homelessness

  • Food Services

  • Houseware and Personal Needs

  • LiftUp Life Skills program

EDUCATION

We meet our members where they are and provide the level of education and training they need to prepare for better employment opportunities. 

Our members are paired with a WAYS Coach to guide them through the process and achieve their goals towards independence. 

We provide:

  • Educational Learning Lab

  • Tutoring

  • GED FastTrack™

EMPLOYMENT

Through amazing community partnerships with local businesses, we are able to prepare our members for the workforce including job training and placement. The results are changing the trajectories of our members' lives and supporting Brevard's growing workforce.

We provide:

  • Secure IDs

  • Assess Employment Barriers

  • Career Pathways ready for work program

Our Mission

WAYS for Life provides wraparound services for youth formerly in foster care and those experiencing homelessness. In addition to supporting the successful transition to adulthood, we promote awareness of the needs of our members in our community and beyond.

Our Vision

WAYS for Life envisions a future where all at-risk youth, ages 15-25, have access to comprehensive, wraparound support services that empower them to thrive and become successful, contributing members of society.

Who We Serve

We serve all at-risk youth, ages 15-25, exclusively in Brevard County. Since opening our doors in 2020, we have served over 581 members and more than 228 dependents.

Meet the Team
Meet the Team

Get to know the people who lend their time, expertise, and most importantly, their hearts in order to make things happen.

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WAYS for Life
 

1401 Guava Avenue
Melbourne, FL 32935

321.204.4577
hello@waysforlife.org
 

FOR QUESTIONS ABOUT DONATIONS OR THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Leslie Thomas

321.382.0340

leslie.thomas@waysforlife.org

DROP-IN CENTER HOURS

MONDAY - THURSDAY

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Appointments available 8 AM - 6 PM 

FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING THE GED PROGRAM

Judi Osborne

321.234.5329

judi.osborne@waysforlife.org 

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