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We are an adult-guided, youth-led, initiative in the 'burg that aims to reduce substance use among y

03/12/2026

Recognizing our Faces 4 Change Project Director, Dr. P. Thandi Hicks Harper, and her incredible accomplishments.

Dr. Harper has been a pioneering scholar and practitioner at the intersection of Hip-Hop, education, and youth development, helping shape innovative approaches to positive youth engagement, learning, and wellness.

Her groundbreaking work includes developing theoretical frameworks, evidence-based prevention curricula, and producing research that connects culture, education, and community impact.

We are proud to celebrate her leadership, vision, and lifelong commitment to empowering young people and advancing knowledge through culture.

01/09/2026

❄️ Winter blues got you wondering what to do? We’ve got options!

When the weather keeps everyone indoors, there are still 81+ fun, positive, and engaging activities for youth and families right here in our community. From creative spaces to indoor programs, there’s something for everyone, even during the coldest months.

👉 Check out our 81+ Valley Activities and discover indoor options to stay connected, active, and inspired this winter.

Because staying engaged matters, even when it’s cold outside 💙

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12/23/2025

Happy Holidays & Happy New Year from Faces 4 Change & YPCI!

As the year comes to a close, we’re grateful for our partners, supporters, and community who continue to show up for youth and families. Thank you for being part of this important work.

Wishing you peace, rest, and joy this season, and a healthy, hopeful New Year ahead.

11/27/2025

As we enter this season of gratitude, we want to wish you a warm and joyful Thanksgiving. We are thankful for your continued support, partnership, and commitment to uplifting our youth and strengthening our community.

May your holiday be filled with peace, joy, and meaningful moments with those you love.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Faces 4 Change! 🧡

10/06/2025

🎉 It’s here! Our 81 Valley Activities page is LIVE! 🎉

Looking for positive, fun, and healthy things for youth and families to do in the Valley? We’ve got you covered! 🙌

🌟 Explore local activities, programs, and resources that encourage connection, creativity, and wellness — all in one place.

👉 Check it out now at faces4changeva.org/valley-activities (link in bio!)

Let’s keep our youth engaged, supported, and thriving together! 💪💙Help us share the news!

09/24/2025

We’re so excited to launch our YPCI Instagram account! Give us a follow and let’s connect! .inc.llc

08/25/2025

International Overdose Awareness Day is around the corner. On August 31, join CDC and the many voices calling to . Tell us how you are to end overdose in the comments below.

https://www.cdc.gov/overdose-prevention/php/toolkits/ioad.html

05/13/2025

We’re proud to prevent substance use and misuse and support in our community! Join us and others around the country by visiting samhsa.gov/prevention-week.

04/09/2025

Our team was honored to present at a recent Harrisonburg City Council meeting to share more about who we are and the work we’re doing to support youth, families, and community-wide substance use prevention. We highlighted our recent initiatives, including the M**h Prevention Bundle, our community engagement efforts, and the partnerships that help us create a healthier, drug-free Harrisonburg. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with city leaders and raise awareness about our mission!

02/24/2025

Earlier this month, we had the incredible opportunity to attend CADCA’s National Leadership Forum — one of the largest gatherings of prevention leaders from across the country! We attended powerful sessions, learned from experts, and gained valuable insights to strengthen our work in substance use prevention.

Not only did we learn, but we also presented our own session, "Our Youth Matters: A Community Conversation." 🎤✨ We shared our experiences in engaging youth and community members in meaningful discussions about substance use prevention. It was an honor to showcase the work happening in Harrisonburg and to connect with other passionate leaders dedicated to making a difference!

Check out some highlights from our time at CADCA! 📸👇

02/04/2025

"I was commissioned by the Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical Association (www.frederickdouglassmha.org) to lecture on the topic: Frederick Douglass in the Eras of Hip-Hop. The Association was enacted by the United States Congress in the year 1900 to preserve the memory and legacy of Frederick Douglass, and my lecture took place in Washington, DC on the grounds where the honorable and noble statesman lived from 1874 until he died in 1895.

Prior to the lecture, I visited the Frederick Douglass House so that I could reap his spiritual and rhetorical energy, putting me in position to best articulate his 19th century point of view to a 21st century audience. The Xennials, Millennials, and Generations Z and Alpha would likely be more familiar with Hip-Hop culture than with the rhetorical genius, abolitionist, civic educator, and former enslaved. I imagined, however, that the Silent and Baby Boomer audience would be able to finish my sentences pertaining to the legend, and just might recognize familiar nuances in my Black oratorical style of social movement messaging. In any event, I was prepared to connect the diverse audiences."

Check out the full article by our Project Director/Principal Investigator
and the Youth Popular Culture Institute, Inc. (YPCI)'s President/CEO Dr. P. Thandi Hicks Harper!

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Harrisonburg, VA
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+15408200763

Website

http://faces4changeva.org/

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