Empowering Youth, Envisioning a 
Brighter Future

Our vision is to light the spark in every young soul, cultivating a world where dreams are not bound by circumstance, where every individual recognizes their boundless potential, and communities thrive on the collective strength of empowered minds. Through Restoration Retreat, we envision a future where every participant becomes a beacon of change, inspiration, and progress in their communities and the world.

Rooted in the historic Lincoln Hills of Colorado, our retreat has become an annual sanctuary of growth and discovery. True to our commitment to celebrate and preserve the African-American experience, we are proud to extend our reach, hosting retreats at historically Black locations across the United States. Each gathering is designed to light the spark within every participant, cultivating a world where dreams soar beyond circumstances, and individuals recognize their boundless potential.

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Kiarah Young

Communications Associate

A proud native of Sacramento, California, Kiarah Young crossed the country to earn a Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies and Civic Engagement from Wesleyan University in Middletown, Connecticut. She currently serves as a Communications Associate at Fund II Foundation, where she manages the social media, website, and digital media efforts to amplify the foundation’s mission. As a Restoration Retreat alumna from 2019, Kiarah returned to Fund II Foundation in 2022 as a Youth Development Intern, later transitioning to a Communications Intern in 2023 before joining the team full-time in 2024. Before joining Fund II Foundation, she gained experience as an intern at Politico and Hearst, strengthening her expertise in media and communications. During her time at Wesleyan, she worked as a Marketing Assistant at the Resource Center for four years, documenting the stories of first-generation, low-income, and students of color. She also served as a tutor for the Center for Prison Education, helping incarcerated students pursue a college degree. Her passion for human rights, social justice, and community engagement fuels her work in digital media, where she strives to create accessibility and amplify unheard voices.