Dear Community,
During the past month, the newly appointed Fenix Youth Project Executive Board and the Youth Action Board have informed me of essential issues of concern within our organization. I am writing to issue a formal and official statement to our community and to answer the call to take accountability.
This announcement is only a fragment of our ongoing effort to transparently communicate fully what has happened and the steps we are taking to effectively work toward addressing issues within our organization.
We do not underestimate the urgency of the youth homelessness crisis. In moving expeditiously, we’ve made some oversights and misjudgments, which have impacted the integral and central aspects of our work
Regrettably, due to a lack of revenue, we were unable to meet our financial obligations on time, leading to delays in expenditure. This financial strain has had a profound impact on the Fenix Youth Project, affecting the youth we serve who are striving to transition from unstable housing to secure housing or are currently experiencing homelessness and housing instability.
Significant gaps in effective follow-ups, funding, and accountability compounded this. This should not have occurred. We are working on additional counteractive and remedial measures as an organization and assessing issues associated with our internal operations. We are working to address these critical challenges.
Our commitment to our mission remains unwavering. We are dedicated to enhancing our infrastructure, closely monitoring operational costs, prioritizing expenses, engaging in extensive fundraising, and ultimately re-centering as an organization
Improving our infrastructure and progression requires our complete attention. As a result, I, in consultation with the Fenix Youth Project Executive Board and the Youth Board, have made the necessary and difficult decision to close the Fenix Youth Project Arts & Media Center.
I am grateful to participate in this mission and will continue working with the communities to end youth homelessness. I extend my heartfelt apologies to all those impacted.
Yours Truly,
Amber Green
Founder and Executive Director
FENIX YOUTH PROJECT, INC.