VisionarYouth

VisionarYouth Our mission is to impact families and change lives by supporting youth to reach their full potential.

Back in 2012, a group of barbers started giving back to their community, a simple effort to fill the most basic needs of...
12/02/2025

Back in 2012, a group of barbers started giving back to their community, a simple effort to fill the most basic needs of families facing challenges in their community. Their goal - to give every child a fair shot to be confident, successful, and full of hope.

Since then, it has grown into a movement.

Three impactful community events a year, serving thousands of families facing challenges during some of the most difficult times of the year.
An innovative mentoring program set in a space of deep community - the barbershop.
And hundreds of volunteers and supporters signed on to help spread love to their neighbors in need.

Join the movement today. Donate to Visionary Youth this Giving Tuesday, December 2nd
https://visionaryouth.org/donate.html

11/28/2025

With your help, we can ensure every child feels the warmth and love they deserve this holiday season. ❤️🧡💛

We have three easy ways for you to support our 7th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway:
👇 Stop by any of our toy tag locations (listed below). Grab a toy tag and purchase a new, unwrapped toy for a child.
💵 Make a monetary donation at https://visionaryouth.org/
🛍️ Or check out our Amazon wish list while you're holiday shopping: https://a.co/dFUUQyh

Grab a tag at:
First Interstate Bank
West Gate Bank
American National Bank
Neighbors Church
American Life
Chloey Wealth
Southwood Lutheran Church
Cost Cutters
Supercuts
Saint Paul United Methodist Church-Lincoln, NE
Costco
Oasis Barber Shop
Oasis Barber Shop South

11/26/2025

🌟 THANK YOU for an Incredible 6th Annual Community Outreach Holiday Food Giveaway! 🌟

We are overflowing with gratitude for a community that continues to show up for neighbors in need. Because of YOU (our dedicated volunteers, generous partners, and committed sponsors), we successfully served 1,200 households with holiday meals, socks, underwear, and warm winter gear. ❤️🧡💛

Your support doesn’t just meet needs; it brings hope, dignity, and connection to families across our community.

🙏 THANK YOU to Our Sponsors & Community Partners:
• Clyde Malone Community Center
• Molina Healthcare of Nebraska
• SigEp Nebraska
• Super Saver
• American Life
• T Square Movers
• Lincoln Community Foundation
• American National Bank
• Kiwanis Club of Lincoln, Lincoln Center & Lincoln Southeast Kiwanis Club
• Corn Republic Parrot Heads Club
• Cold Storage
• Norland Pure
• BraveBe Child Advocacy Center
• Oasis Barber Shop & Oasis Barber Shop South
• United Way of Lincoln and Lancaster County
• Ritmo y Raíz
• NAACP Youth Council
• Derek Sasman at Star City Skies
• Next Level Nutrition
• A Cup Of Happiness
• Bodegas Lincoln
• Smoked Out Vapes

And our incredible Divine Nine Greek–letter partners:
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. - Psi Chi Omega Chapter
Zetas of Nebraska
Omega Psi Phi Fraternity
Extraordinary Epsilon Rho Centaurs - Iota Phi Theta (ΙΦΘ) Fraternity Inc.

❤️ This is what community looks like.

Thank you for helping us make the holidays brighter for families across Lincoln. We can’t wait to continue this work together.

We're gearing up for our 7th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway on Dec 15th, and we need your help!It can be a difficult time o...
11/25/2025

We're gearing up for our 7th Annual Holiday Toy Giveaway on Dec 15th, and we need your help!

It can be a difficult time of year for many families in our community, but together we can make sure every child feels the warmth, love, and magic they deserve.

Want to help us bring joy to children in need this season? It's easy! Here's how you can help:
👇 Stop by any of our donation sites listed below to grab a tag and purchase a new, unwrapped toy for a child.
💵 Make a monetary donation at https://visionaryouth.org/
🛍️ Or check out our Amazon wish list while you're holiday shopping: https://a.co/dFUUQyh

Your kindness can brighten a child's holiday and bring a smile that lasts far beyond the season. Let's make this holiday season unforgettable for our youth!

Grab a tag at:
First Interstate Bank
West Gate Bank
American National Bank
Neighbors Church
American Life
Chloey Wealth
Southwood Lutheran Church
Cost Cutters
Supercuts
Saint Paul United Methodist Church-Lincoln, NE
Costco
Oasis Barber Shop
Oasis Barber Shop South

11/24/2025
11/23/2025

Celebrating our 6th annual community outreach holiday food giveaway!
Saint Paul United Methodist Church-Lincoln, NE
Clyde Malone Community Center

Yesterday, volunteers packed 1,200 food bags for Lincoln families and helped us prepare for our 6th Annual Community Out...
11/21/2025

Yesterday, volunteers packed 1,200 food bags for Lincoln families and helped us prepare for our 6th Annual Community Outreach Holiday Food Giveaway!

We can't thank you enough for your support and commitment to our mission to impact families and change lives by supporting youth to reach their full potential...
Clyde Malone Community Center Molina Healthcare of Nebraska Saint Paul United Methodist Church-Lincoln, NE Kyle Andersen

11/21/2025
11/20/2025
We are accepting donations now through Nov 19th for our 6th Annual Community Outreach Holiday Food Giveaway event!Bring ...
11/03/2025

We are accepting donations now through Nov 19th for our 6th Annual Community Outreach Holiday Food Giveaway event!

Bring canned and boxed foods to
- Oasis Baber Shop (124 N 12th St)
- Oasis Barber Shop South (4230 S 33rd St, Suite 105)
- Bodega's Alley (1418 O St)
- Smoked Out Dispensary and Vapes (3325 A Street)
- A Cup Of Happiness (2702 South St)
- Next Level Nutrition (5400 S 56th St, 15A)

For sponsorship or booth setup, contact KB Mensah at 402-318-4340

Address

4230 S. 33rd Street
Lincoln, NE
68506

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VisionarYouth

Visionary Youth was formed as a 501(c)3 organization by Kwabena Mensah, owner of Oasis Barbershops in Lincoln, in 2019. Mr. Mensah, having experienced poverty and the traumatic effects of poverty throughout his childhood, is passionate about giving back to youth who are facing the same circumstances. Visionary Youth has been in operation since 2001 prior to filing 501(c)3 status and in those 9 years, has served over 3000 young people and their families with free haircuts, school supplies, personal hygiene and basic needs items, family events, gifts at Christmas, and informal mentorship.

Currently, Visionary Youth is looking to expand their programming to formalize mentorship activities with a group of barbers trained as mentors and passionate about serving as positive adult role models for disadvantaged youth through new partnerships formed in the community with Boys and Girls Club of Lincoln/Lancaster County, NorthStar High School, Family Service Lincoln, F Street Community Rec Center, Cedars Youth Services, and The Hub Central Access Point for Young Adults.