Equipping Future Leaders…
1500

Volunteer Hours

11000

Lives Changed

About us

Our mission is to empower youth and families by fostering positive self-esteem, promoting education, and nurturing confidence and strong character that lead to lifelong growth and resilience.

Our vision is to create a community where every young person is confident, every family is strengthened, and every life is transformed through support, education, and empowerment.

Our Impact

I AM Academy

The I AM Academy empowers students ages 10–18 with the skills, confidence, and mindset they need to thrive as successful, resilient adults.

Nurturing Families Program

The Nurturing Families Program® is a family-centered initiative dedicated to preventing and reducing child abuse and neglect, while supporting families in building safe, healthy, and nurturing environments.

RISE Academy

The RISE Academy is a restorative justice initiative that reduces reincarceration and rebuilds community trust by equipping incarcerated individuals with essential life skills—including conflict resolution, accountability, impulse control, emotional intelligence, and critical thinking.

Founded in 2016 by Shavonne Johnson, Truly Valued was born from a passion for uplifting at-risk youth and families. Drawing on over a decade of experience in the child welfare field, Shavonne created an organization that doesn’t just support—it empowers. Today, Truly Valued serves families across Manatee and Sarasota Counties, FL, providing programs and resources that inspire confidence, build resilience, and open doors to brighter futures.

Upcoming Events

08/18/2026

RISE Beyond

Truly Valued, Inc. 1750 17th Street, Building B Sarasota, FL 34234

RISE Beyond is here. A new beginning starts with one decision. Join RISE Beyond, a trauma-informed, evidence-based program designed to help partici...

09/22/2026

Criando Familias: Construir Bases Sólidas y Seguras

DAUGHTREY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 515 63RD AVE E, BRADENTON, FL 34203

Criando Familias: Construir Bases Sólidas y Seguras Este programa enriquecedor está diseñado para ayudar a las familias a construir relaciones más só