Shine Together

Shine Together, formerly Teen Success, Inc., is a non-profit organization based in Milpitas, California. Founded in 2011, the organization employs 23 individuals and generates approximately $2.5 million in annual revenue. Shine Together focuses on empowering young mothers and their children, believing education is the key to breaking the cycle of poverty. Shine Together provides comprehensive support to young mothers, assisting them in completing high school, pursuing post-secondary education, and developing essential life and career skills. They also nurture the positive development of the children, ensuring the success of the entire family. Shine Together's programs have helped over 1,600 families since its inception. Shine Together boasts impressive success rates, with over 85% of program participants graduating from high school, significantly exceeding the national average for teen mothers. Additionally, 69% of the young women in their program are pursuing or have completed post-secondary degrees or certificates, a remarkable 21 times the national average for young mothers. Their commitment to early childhood development is evident in the nearly 90% of children meeting their linguistic milestones, setting them up for kindergarten readiness. For more information about Shine Together's programs and initiatives, interested parties can contact the organization via email at [email protected].