Our mission
Vibe Safely exists to drive systemic economic equity and generational wealth by accelerating business ownership and access for young entrepreneurs in historically underserved communities. We dismantle structural barriers to create pathways directly into capital markets and procurement frameworks.
How we got here
Vibe Safely began as an organization focused on one thing: keeping young people safe. But the deeper we went into that work, the clearer it became — safety alone isn't enough. There's only so much an after-school program can do.
Young people need something to work on and something to build. They need purpose — and a future they can look forward to, one that puts money in their pockets and ownership in their hands. That's when our mission grew from protecting youth to empowering them as founders, owners, and builders of generational wealth.
"While wealthy youth build companies, youth in Black and poor communities keep the wrong company."
We've worked on all levels of government
From City Hall to Albany, we build relationships with the leaders who open doors for young entrepreneurs.
City Council
Council members and committees shaping the neighborhoods we serve
Mayor's Office
Citywide leadership on youth, business diversity, and community development
Assembly Members
State lawmakers championing MWBE access and economic equity
State Senators
Senate leadership on banking, capital, and opportunity
Leadership team
Cathy Delice
Chief Executive Officer
Denise Bonny
Secretary
Josh D.
Executive Director of Volunteers