About Alani's Outreach

Alani’s Outreach was founded by two best friends, united by a lifelong bond, shared experiences, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of vulnerable youth.

We first met in middle school and became close friends in high school. Over the past 12 years, we’ve grown alongside one another through life’s challenges, celebrated each other’s growth, and remained each other’s biggest supporters. Our friendship is built on trust, understanding, and a shared desire to create something meaningful.

Through our professional backgrounds in social work, mental health, and working with children and families, we’ve witnessed firsthand the gaps in support available to teens and young adults navigating trauma, instability, and major life transitions. Our own experiences have deepened our understanding of how much consistent guidance, compassion, and support can matter during these formative years.

We founded Alani’s Outreach to help bridge those gaps and create the kind of supportive community we believe every young person deserves. Our different strengths, shared values, and commitment to growing together allow us to approach this work with both heart and purpose.

The Meaning Behind Our Name

Alani’s Outreach is named in loving memory of Brooklyne Alani, Ni-keya’s daughter. Through this organization, we honor her memory by carrying her legacy forward in a way that touches lives, creates opportunities, and brings hope to others.

Her name represents the heart behind our mission: turning love into lasting impact and helping build a community where every young person has the support and opportunity to thrive.

Together, we’re building more than an organization—we’re building the village every young person deserves.