WanderRoots
Mapping community, safety, and sanctuary for youth by youth.
Our Mission
We aspire to map accepting, affordable, and accessible places and spaces that offer sanctuary for youth.
Our
Vision
Everyone has a clear path to spaces and places of belonging.
Safe Space Mapping
What + Why
Our safe space mapping resource will provide a comprehensive directory of secure locations where youth can gather, learn, and grow together. We will connect users with resources to ensure their safety and well-being.
Research
Through active community outreach, we strive to find compelling safe spaces, ensuring that every young person has access to safe and welcoming locations around the Greater Cincinnati Area.
Safe Spaces Survey
Want to be included on the WanderRoots map? Our inaugural neighborhoods are Over-the-Rhine, Walnut Wills, and Downtown Cincinnati. We aim to venture into the Greater Cincinnati Area and beyond. If you think your space would be a good fit for our map, please fill out our survey.
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Youth Survey
​Are you youth resident of the Greater Cincinnati Area? Defining the characteristics that make a safe space is a complex process. We'd love to hear from you to build on our understanding of the sanctuaries that best serve young people's interests.
Our Values
Youth-Centric
youth belonging is the key to our mission.
Curiosity
wondering and wandering serve as our compass for connecting people to place.
Inclusivity
​our north star, illuminating the path towards mental and physical well-being for all.
Transparency
our horizon is open, honest, and consistent dialogue between our cohort and the community surrounding us.
Integrity
we navigate towards excellence in identifying, evaluating, and cultivating relationships with youth-serving organizations.
Partners and Funders
