“We Mentor Youth.”
Turning Pain Into Purpose — One Kid at a Time.
From juvenile halls to camps and classrooms, JC Almanza shows kids how to walk a new path. Discipline. Faith. Real talk.
Did you know 1 in 3 youth in juvenile detention were never given a second chance?
We give them one.
“Sponsor a Future”
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You Can Help Rewrite a Kid’s Future — For Real.
- Break free from shame and addiction through mindset work and reflection
- Learn to set healthy boundaries and build real relationships
- Escape gang life and violence through purpose and discipline
- Discover strengths, share your story, and build confidence
- Set personal goals and learn emotional control, even in chaos
- Walk away from cycles of pain and create a future with hope and structure
You’re not just giving back. You’re building up the next generation of strong leaders.
Become a Sponsor
Pathways to a Strong Future
A real-world mentorship program guiding young men and women away from gangs, addiction, and prison — and toward purpose, structure, and strength.
There’s Still Hope.
Every kid who’s locked up, lost, or left behind deserves someone to believe in them.
Wrong to Strong Youth shows them how to walk a different path — one built on discipline, faith, and real mentorship.
We don’t talk at them. We walk with them.
One-on-One Mentoring
One-on-one mentoring that goes beyond talk — this is where transformation begins. JC teaches young men how to think smart, act with purpose, and walk with confidence.
From High School to ASU
These two were mentored from high school all the way to Arizona State University. When they needed direction, Wrong to Strong showed them the way.
Summer Gym Class – Refugee Kids
Summer fitness for refugee youth taught movement, discipline, and confidence — showing kids how to use their body, own their space, and believe in their strength
Ohio Summer Camp
At an Ohio youth camp, JC brought real stories and raw truth to a room full of young lives. From laughter to tears to change — this was faith in action.
Youth Leadership Academy – Mesa PD
Spoke at the 2025 SPARC Program to over 40 youth. Rated a top speaker for real talk on mindset, trauma, and growth.
First Day. First Step. First Win.
Julian became the first Biltmore Soundscape Studio intern — learning audio production, structure, and confidence through mentorship.
Summer Camp – Speaker
Featured speaker at a powerful 3-day faith-based youth event in Prescott, Arizona — sharing purpose, discipline, and personal testimony.
Juvenile Detention Outreach
Speaking and mentoring in facilities across Arizona: Pima County, Florence, Lewis, Eagle Point, Yuma. Real stories. Real results
Community Strength in Action
On July 14th, Wrong to Strong teamed up with NDO Champ at Tangible Fitness for a powerful family event — showcasing strength, discipline, and community. From bench-offs to sit-up contests, we brought the message: strong bodies build strong lives.
Proceeds supported youth programming through Wrong to Strong.
At the Bench Off Exhibition, we didn’t just lift weights — we lifted lives.
Together with our partners and community, we collected over 200 pairs of shoes for kids in need.
This is what it looks like when purpose meets power.
JC’s story broke through to our boys like no one else. He didn’t just speak — he stayed, listened, and led. Over 70% of our campers had a spiritual transformation that week, and a big part of that was because of him.
- From a Program Director (City Change, Inc.
I never had a man tell me I could be something. JC said I’m worth more than the streets. I still got his words in my head.
— 16-year-old youth, Ohio Camp
My son was in juvenile detention. After getting JC’s letters and workbook, he started working out, journaling, and even apologized to our family. It gave him something to believe in.
— Anonymous Parent, Arizona
We’ve had a lot of speakers, but JC brings something different. He connects. He’s been there. And the kids can feel that.
— Youth Officer, Pima County Juvenile Facility
JC didn’t just motivate our teens — he changed how they see themselves. Several of them came up afterward saying, ‘If he could make it out, maybe I can too.’ That’s impact.
— Pastor Luis Ramirez, Youth Director, Phoenix, AZ
The first letter I ever got that made sense was from JC. He wrote like he knew what I was going through. I used his journal to stay out of fights and focus. He gave me a plan when I had nothing.
— 17-year-old youth, Florence Juvenile Detention
This was me — before the prison cells, before the gangs, before the pain.
I was just a kid who needed guidance, discipline, and someone to believe in me. I didn’t get that growing up.
That’s why I created Wrong to Strong Youth. Because I know what it’s like to grow up without structure, without answers, and without hope.
And I know what it’s like to fight your way back.
Every workbook I send, every kid I talk to, every letter I write — I do it for this kid right here.
And for every kid out there still searching for a way out.
Sponsor a Future. Start a Comeback.
This isn’t a workbook. This is a full-on 6-week transformation program for a youth who's either locked up, lost, or looking for a way out — led personally by JC Almanza.
Wrong to Strong Youth Mentorship Experience
💵 $997 – One-Time Investment
“One call. One letter. One mentor who’s been through it all.”
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🧠 Youth Curriculum (Workbooks, Guides, Discipline Journal – all printed)
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📦 Mailed Package with Wristband, Certificate, and Stickers
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📞 Weekly 1-on-1 Coaching Calls (6 total with JC – phone or Zoom)
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✍️ Handwritten Motivational Letter from JC to the youth
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📨 Mail-In Check-Ins + Assignments (for locked-up or offline youth)
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💬 Private Access for Parents/Caregivers (email/text Q&A)
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🔥 Real Talk, Real Guidance, Real Results
Because this program is built around mentorship, mailed materials, and real-world transformation — we do not offer refunds.
We stand behind every kit, every letter, and every story we send out. If your youth isn’t ready, that’s okay. The seed is planted, and when the time comes, it’ll grow.