Who we are

From one teen's vision to a growing movement of care.

Rebuild Yourself, Inc. exists to give teens and young adults a safe, supportive space rooted in connection, resilience, and hope — so no young person feels alone, unseen, or without meaningful peer support during life's hardest moments.

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Our story

A promise that became a community.

What began with one young woman's courage continues through community, creativity, and care that meets families exactly where they are.

2020

Karina's vision takes shape

Her story sparked a promise: create spaces where teens facing life-changing illness feel seen, understood, and deeply supported.

2021

Rebuild Yourself launches

Loved ones, volunteers, and community supporters turn that vision into free, creative peer support for teens and families.

2023

Expand + HERO outreach begins

Support broadens for young adults, with hospital and community partners so connection can travel farther.

2024

We Rise Together gala

The community gathers to celebrate resilience, share stories, and fuel the next season of programming.

2025

Legacy in motion

Scholarships, caregiver support, and expanding circles carry Karina's legacy into every new relationship we help build.

What drives us

Belonging that builds lasting self-worth.

Mission

Community that builds self-worth.

We cultivate a supportive community where teens experience belonging, strengthen their personal and social development, and build lasting self-worth. Through our framework — Embrace, Expand, and Empower — we help young people embrace who they are, expand their support networks, and recognize their strengths, growing with confidence, resilience, and purpose.

Vision

Every teen, seen and valued.

We envision a world where every teen feels seen, valued, and supported — free to be themselves and connected to a community that helps them thrive, no matter what they're facing.

Our three pillars