An impact-focused social enterprise

powered by youth, for youth. In our community.

Wheaton and Silver Spring, MD

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: ignite the power of youth to shape what’s next. We guide young people in tapping their inner power and building confidence, skills, and meaningful connections so that they can soar into the future.

Youth-Led

We place young people in the driver’s seat because they know what it takes to thrive today and lead tomorrow.

Next-Gen Innovation

We disrupt the old playbook with fresh, relevant approaches that spark lasting change.

Co-Creation

We bring diverse youth together to design bold, future-ready solutions.

Equity in Action

We level the playing field so that every young person has the opportunities and resources to succeed.

Our Journey

At Feenix Collaborative, nothing is created for youth. We build things together with them.

Every program starts with a collaborative design process that puts youth at the center of innovation.

Analyze

We uncover opportunities by listening to young people and researching real community challenges.

Co-Design

Youth themselves lead workshops where ideas spark, perspectives collide, and bold solutions emerge.

Distill Insights

We translate ideas into clear, actionable strategies that reflect youth priorities.

Prototype & Test

Before scaling, we build, experiment, and refine—because innovation is all about learning forward.

What We’re Hearing

  • “IThe ideal program? A place where I can just feel like a kid again. Everyone’s socializing, no judgment, and we're free to pitch ideas. Everyone’s open to talking about anything and everything.”

    — 11th Grader, Wheaton


  • “A lot of clubs don’t work because they’re disorganized and no one really listens. I want to have a say in how things are run.”

    — 12th Grader, Silver Spring  

      

  • “Kids just aren’t prepared enough. They’re not learning social skills or self-advocacy, and when they get to high school, they’re not ready to navigate things independently.”

    — Parent, Silver Spring

  • “I wish there were more programs that didn’t just focus on skills, but also on connection and belonging. Ones that see young people as whole people, and make space for their authentic selves.”

    — Parent, Forest Glen

Ready to Shape the Future?

Whether you're a young person with ideas or a community member who wants to support, there's a place for you at Feenix Collaborative. Join us in creating lasting change through youth-led innovation.

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