Marvin is the Founder and Executive Director of Nurture Outreach Services, a Portland nonprofit reducing gun violence and supporting high-risk individuals through mentorship, outreach, and trauma-informed care.
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Nurture Outreach Services
Marvin L. Young Jr. is the Founder and Executive Director of Nurture Outreach Services, a Portland-based nonprofit committed to reducing gun violence and supporting individuals most at risk.
Through mentorship, outreach, and trauma-informed care, he works to create safer, more resilient communities, focusing on prevention, intervention, and long-term support for those facing the highest levels of vulnerability.
His leadership is deeply rooted in lived experience, enabling him to connect authentically with individuals navigating similar challenges. By building trust, fostering meaningful relationships, and providing consistent guidance, Marvin empowers people to break harmful cycles, make positive choices, and build a more stable and hopeful future for themselves and their communities.
After overcoming a past shaped by violence, loss, and incarceration, Marvin L. Young Jr. has emerged as a powerful and respected voice in Community Violence Intervention (CVI). His journey is a testament to resilience, accountability, and personal transformation, reflecting a deep commitment to breaking generational cycles and creating pathways for lasting change. Through Nurture Outreach Services, he leads a dedicated team focused on de-escalating conflict, preventing violence, and supporting individuals through healing and growth. His work centers on restoring hope, expanding access to opportunity, and ensuring that underserved communities receive the support and second chances they deserve.