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Listen to Our Future Inc.

Mission:

Listen to Our Future Inc. is a youth empowerment organization dedicated to equipping youth to make long-lasting changes in their communities through education, empowerment, and social action. We provide educational services such as tutoring, project-based learning, and youth employment, ensuring that young people are both academically supported and positioned as leaders in their communities.​

Founded by Lillian Barkes and Brandon Street, LTOF is a BIPOC-led 501(c)(3) nonprofit inspired by social movements and rooted in the belief that youth voices must be at the center of change. Our programs cultivate leadership, foster critical thinking, and create pathways for youth to become change-makers.

We believe that true social action emerges when people feel empowered to turn ideas into action. This empowerment grows from lived experiences combined with quality education. At LTOF, we help youth use what they learn and experience to make a meaningful impact. By blending personal empowerment with collective effort, we strive to create lasting social change in Indianapolis and beyond.

Program Description:

At Listen to Our Future, we go beyond traditional tutoring. Our approach emphasizes blended learning with academic wellness, ensuring every student gets the support they need while leveraging innovative technology. Beyond academics, students develop 21st-century employability and essential life skills. This prepares them to thrive in school, college, careers, and beyond. We are more than tutors; we are education mentors, guiding students toward long-term success.

Type of service
Tutoring Program
Academic Intervention
Website Address
https://www.listentoourfuture.com/
Year Started
2020
Headquarter Location (City, State)
Indianapolis, IN
States of Operation
Indiana
Operation Locations
Indianapolis, IN
Most recent number of students served
100-249
Subject Offered
Early Literacy,
English Language Arts (ELA),
Math,
Reading
Grade Levels
Pre-Kindergarten,
Kindergarten,
1st Grade,
2nd Grade,
3rd Grade,
4th Grade,
5th Grade,
6th Grade,
7th Grade,
8th Grade,
9th Grade,
10th Grade,
11th Grade,
12th Grade,
Post secondary
Languages Offered
English
Setting
During School,
Out of School
Delivery Mode
Blended,
In-Person,
Virtual
Tutor-Student Ratio
1:1, 1:2, 1:3, 1:4
Number of Sessions Per Week
Two days per week, Three days per week, Four days per week, Five days per week
Number of Minutes Per Session
30-45 minutes, 46-60 minutes
Number of Weeks Per Program
7-12 weeks, 13-20 weeks, 20-38 weeks
Does your program engage with parents?
Yes
Organization Type
Nonprofit
Customer Type
District, Nonprofit, Parent, School, Student
Cost to District/ School/ Non-Profit
$1,500-$1,999
Type of Tutor
Certified Teacher, Pre-Service Teacher, K-12 Paraprofessional/Teaching Assistant/Aide, College/University Student (e.g., any college/university student who is not a pre-service teacher), Volunteer
Randomized controlled trial (RCT) study conducted?
No
Quasi-experimental (QED) study conducted?
No
Contact Email
lillianbarkes@listentoourfuture.com
Contact Name
Lillian Barkes