The 117 Mission mentors youth to live with purpose, learning real life enriching skills. We fund youth leadership projects that create BIG change.

Our vision is to raise a generation of youth who are emotionally strong, free-thinking and equipped with the skills to lead, serve and succeed. We believe when youth learn how to think clearly, act intentionally and believe boldly, they will become empowered, unstoppable forces for good. This will lead to real happiness, empowerment and peace that is positively contagious for the world.

The Problem:

Our youth has been fed a lie and they are now suffering. Our youth is being controlled and programmed through technology by what the big machine wants them to think; as a consequence, free-thinking, youthful exuberance, empathy and togetherness are rare. Our youth in some ways, is a victim of the modern trends.

• 91% of teens and young adults recognize the negative effects of technology overuse

• 72% of teens and young adults check their phone immediately upon waking

• 237! This is the median number of times we check our phone each day. Ugh!

We are plagued with a life revolving around devices, distraction, processed foods and empty living. Families are disconnected, relationships are suffering and people are lonely. Stress is high and disease is rising. Our nervous system is constantly inundated with scrolling, data, messages, beeps and electromagnetic stress. We are generally distracted and addicted to our devices. We consume empty, non-nutritious “foods” that are essentially lab-experiments designed to addict. We are supposed to have so much more, yet, we truly have so much less. We have become empty inside.

Our young generation is being raised with less social skills, or ability to have real human connection or heartfelt love. They often pacify and medicate with devices. Their physical self is standing in reality, while their mind, heart and emotions are elsewhere. They are constantly distracted; a simple task that should take five minutes instead takes twenty. Deep thought, patience, emotional awareness, resilience and other virtues are undeveloped. We are one generation away from a complete dismantling of God’s intention for our souls.

The Solution:

We need to intentionally reverse this trend and live more in-line with how God created us. We need to reduce and manage technology distraction. Become aware of fake highs and empty living; instead, replacing them with a life-giving feeding of our mind, body and emotions. Real life. Real Purpose.

We are seeking those who want to join the mission, follow a new life-giving path, and invite others to do the same. Joining the mission means you want to reduce technology and other distractions, live again as yourself and help others feel alive.