Healthy Synergy Nonprofit Corporation is an IRS-recognized tax-exempt nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing youth for adulthood, college, and healthy, productive futures.
Established in 2012 by founder & sole funder Dr. Merica Esson (www.MericaEsson.org), Healthy Synergy was created from a belief that young people thrive when they are surrounded by encouragement, education, positive relationships, healthy experiences, and people who genuinely believe in their potential.
Through community and outreach programs, Healthy Synergy works to empower youth with the knowledge, confidence, interpersonal skills, and practical tools they need to successfully navigate the transition into adulthood. We also collaborate with local school districts, universities, juvenile detention centers, nonprofit organizations, and other community programs to extend our reach and connect with young people and families who can benefit from additional support and opportunity.
Our Commitment to Youth
Education can open doors, expand opportunities, and influence the trajectory of a young person’s life. Yet preparing youth for the future involves much more than academics alone.
Healthy Synergy seeks to foster lifelong learning, personal responsibility, strong interpersonal skills, healthy lifestyle habits, confidence, and hope for the future.
We believe meaningful personal relationships, consistent support, positive reinforcement, and exposure to new possibilities can help young people recognize their own potential and develop the accountability necessary to pursue their goals.
Our desire is for every young person we serve to move toward adulthood knowing:
My future matters. I am capable. I can prepare today for the life I want tomorrow.
Our Founder
Dr. Merica Esson founded Healthy Synergy Nonprofit Corporation in 2012 with a vision to create meaningful opportunities for youth and families through mentoring, education, wellness, charitable outreach, and community collaboration.
Her vision for Healthy Synergy has always centered on the whole young person recognizing that academic preparation, physical and emotional well-being, healthy relationships, self-confidence, personal responsibility, and exposure to positive opportunities all contribute to a successful transition into adulthood.
That founding vision continues to guide the organization today.
Our Philosophy
Healthy Synergy believes in the significance of family synergy, education, community, and health awareness.
We believe communities become stronger when individuals and organizations work together to encourage young people, support families, share resources, and create opportunities for growth.
Our Mission
Healthy Synergy Nonprofit Corporation exists to prepare youth for adulthood and college while helping adolescents and families develop healthy lifestyle habits.
Our Promise
It’s never too early to start preparing for the future.
And through every program, partnership, event, and act of service, we remain committed to: