About Us
Our Founders
Youth of NC, Inc. (Youth of North Carolina, YONC) was founded in 2017 by Bill & Dori Goebel. The organization originated in Greensboro, NC, but currently works with youth-serving organizations from across North Carolina. When conceived, YONC was a financial pass-through 501(c)(3) for Guilford County nonprofits needing financial support. Today, the Youth of North Carolina has a ripple effect serving over 350,000 youth through its Face-to-Face Community Resilience model and collaborative programs.
Our Mission
Work collaboratively with youth-serving organizations to advocate, educate, listen to community needs, and lead in making lasting change that helps to minimize Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).
Our Vision
Envision a day when all youth will grow up safe, independent, and well-adjusted, giving them a competitive advantage as resilient adults.
Some of our Community Partners….
Youth of NC Board of Directors
Bill Goebel | (M) 2017 | Chairman of the Board |
James T. Allegretto | (M) 2021 | Executive Director, Youth of North Carolina |
Rev. Odell Cleveland | (M) 2017 | CAO – Mt Zion Baptist Church / Public Speaker |
Dori Goebel | (F) 2017 | Advocacy Leader, Community Connectors |
Dr. Larry Grosman | (M) 2019 | CEO, Grosman Family Chiropractic Clinic |
Rabbi Joshua Ben Gideon | (M) 2019 | Rabbi |
Starr Cromer | (F) 2020 | Board Secretary – MPACT Solutions |
Bill Davis | (M) 2022 | VP of Development |
Konisa Rhone | (F) 2023 | Independent Marketing Contractor |
Judge Lora Cubbage | (F) 2025 | NC Superior Court Judge |