VPG Founder Nyene Baker is featured in a Russ Berrie Foundation video profile honoring his journey and the organization’s lasting impact on lives across New Jersey.

VPG teaches emotional intelligence and decision-making, helping youth become confident leaders and changemakers in their communities.

VPG partners with schools, colleges, and local nonprofits to expand opportunity, strengthen communities, and create lasting impact.

Every hour and dollar matters—VPG volunteers and donors are transforming lives through mentorship, education, and opportunity.

From the Russ Berrie Award to Forbes Nonprofit Council, VPG’s impact and innovation continue to earn recognition statewide and nationally.

VPG’s Reentry & Empowerment Program helps returning citizens rebuild their lives through mentorship, digital skills, and confidence.

Through Grow with Google, Girls Who Code, and more, VPG is preparing youth to thrive in tech and lead as tomorrow’s innovators.

VPG’s third trip to Google NYC gave students hands-on coding experience through BreakBeatCode—proving that innovation has no zip code.

VPG Founder Nyene Baker’s journey from incarceration to leadership shows how resilience and purpose can transform lives and communities.

VPG celebrates a major milestone—7,000+ lives reached through programs that build confidence, skills, and pathways to progress.