About Us
We plan to launch our first Public Ecovillage in the nation.
Our vision includes that qualified residents (children too) will inherit the right of home-ownership—we want to end child homelessness forever! Help Us! We are looking for skilled people to use innovation to create a holistic, green, and new living system for those living with trauma and vulnerable challenges.
Our plans call for our so-called shelters to be fashionable and sustainable yet small comfortable living units unique to those familiar with shelters and temporary or emergency placements.
We will use ecosphere ethics and shared human values, such as mutual respect, as the cornerstone of our vision; meanwhile, the staff will coach clients to align their character with their ultimate aims in life. The vision becomes more practical by helping our youths improve their decision-making and critical-thinking skills. Finally, we want to prevent poverty by teaching our young learners about wealth management skills while modeling the art of voluntary simplicity.
An Urban Farm to Plate Public Ecovillage
The founding board members introduce Youthaven Public Ecovillage as the first Public Ecovillage, having edible landscapes and an organic urban-farming-to-plate program. We plan to provide green services to our residents and community stakeholders. We invite the community members to help us creatively solve some of the pressing issues of poverty, food deserts, nutritional hunger, and climate extreme's impact on the quality of life among those living at, around, or below the poverty level.
Greening, Enhancing, and enhancing Living Systems
HELPING EACH EMERGING GENERATION TO SUCCEED
Dr. Glenn Kendall, the founder and executive director of this 501c3 tax-exempt nonprofit organization, introduces an entirely new inter-generational program based on his Ph.D. study that provides a wide array of recommendations and suggestions to improve services to young people and congregate care to those most in need. The operating principle expands so that each generation reaches back to pull the next generation forward and beyond while helping to preserve the balance of nature and the natural environment. The scope of services includes foster care youths, unhoused teens and young people, and abused mothers and their children requiring temporary placements at an eco-friendly environment focusing on healthy eating, nutrition, recycling, and renewable energy. Finally, we are deeply concerned with the International Panel of Climate Change findings documenting the local perils and global impact of a 1.5 degree Celsius temperature increase, which makes Ohio one of the best states to start this initiative. With this view in mind, we will plan our job training and entrepreneurial services around this critically important endeavor.
the humacy model
OVERVIEW OF HUMACY
Humacy is Dr. Kendall's term for denoting that human nature involves two sets of competing factions that have life-determining consequences. One set involves innately based adverse traits commonly called vices, and the other focuses on our innate ability to do good things, widely called virtues. For virtues to overcome vices, organizations, institutions, and practices must be organized to cultivate what the normative culture at Y.P.E. considers morally right while guarding against disruptive and disrespectful behavior. These positions are based on the insights from such essential and foundational thinkers as Alasdair MacIntyre, After Virtue 1981, Dacher Keltner, Born to be Good, 2009; and James Behuniak, Jr., Mencius on Becoming Human, 2005.
Y.P.E.'s "Humacy Model" is a triangulated approach created to succinctly capture as policy the methodologies, the building of human bridges, and strategies for compassionately improving behaviors and attitudes among its stakeholders, traumatized youth clients, and learners at the Youthaven Public Ecovillage. The essence of Humacy is to cultivate one's innate and learned virtues to overcome one's based and learned vices. The founder of Youthaven Public Ecovillage, Dr. Glenn Kendall, coined this term to advance innovative concepts and languages to inform the public, board, and staff about reversing disruptive behaviors and prevent the vulnerabilities that children and families often encounter in poor-resourced communities. Empowerment, and Development.
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DETAILS ABOUT HUMACY
Y.P.E.'s philosophy includes the social belief that behaviors frequently follow intentions. Therefore, each person in our intentional community must be responsible for addressing troublesome behaviors and disrespectful communication from within oneself. Meanwhile, adults and trained stakeholders must also discern the hidden motives (intentions) associated with oppositional behavior. By combining these two approaches, addressing oppositional behavior and exposing hidden agendas, all learners recognize that they have management's full support to embrace the organization's non-negotiable norms.
At the same time, staff, stakeholders, and peers will teach each other that they have innate capabilities that can be either nurtured or neglected depending on their surroundings, culture, peers, and role models culminating in positive or negative consequences. Students will learn positive habits and constructive attitudes when staff aids to nurture their abilities appropriately. Suppose they are not aided in this matter. In that case, management runs the risk that the youths will reintroduce the street culture norms into the program, resulting in management no longer being able to sustain the normative culture and Humacy. At Y.P.E., management aims to break the negative impact of the street culture that leads to the vicious cycles of victimization, incarceration, violence, and infractions. We plan to meet this challenge by employing and integrating the three aspects of Humacy: Normative Culture, Character Fulfillment, and Restorative Justice. A concise description of each term is below.
Normative Culture is most concerned with establishing agreed-upon and responsible norms for improving behavior and creating a safe and respectful environment.
Character Fulfillment functions as the sacred mandate in which the learners help to realize the full potential of their expanded character and then align it with their ultimate concerns.
Restorative Justice is a mediation approach involving primary stakeholders to compassionately address infractions, violations, and conflicts while closing the pipelines to prison.
Four Core Strategies at Y.P.E.
A.C.E.D. (Advocacy, Critical Thinking & Communication, Empowerment, and Development) is the grounding of Humacy at Y.P.E. It represents the core findings of Dr. Kendall's Ph.D. research findings to improve the quality of congregate care and services.
Intra-Consequentialism is very different from Utilitarianism. Dr. Kendall uses this term to help youths critically think through their decisions, options, and judgments before taking actions to best determine the consequences or outcomes of their behavior in advance of taking any action.
Nature has Legal Standings is based on Christopher Stone's (1972) stellar moral argument that the natural environment has legal rights in his book Should Trees have Standing—Law, Morality, and the Environment (2010). His compelling treatise sparked a worldwide debate that reached the Supreme Court. It serves as one of Y.P.E.'s organizational and philosophical pillars.
The Seventh Generation Precept is our guideline for decision-making involving the sustainable impact human actions have on the natural and social environment, public and individual health, and human and civil rights for future generations.
The Y.P.E. Board recognizes that certain feelings often nurture intentions and impulses that lead to poor outcomes. This mindset forms the basis for cultivating either a good or bad character (set of habits). When the emotions are uncultivated, the propensity is that behaviors are more governed by vices than virtues. When the primary stakeholders properly cultivate their feelings, they will learn to ensure that their behaviors are governed more by virtues than vices. In this manner, an intentional environment can produce mature and responsible adults with the discipline to successfully realize their ultimate concerns in life if the culture supports such goals. The science for this approach is found in Marc Ian Barasch's (2005) Field Notes on the Compassionate Life—A Search for the Soul of Kindness and in MacIntyre's After Virtue (1981). Therefore, at Y.P.E., youths will no longer be swayed by negative peer pressure or their own based and often secret desires to harm themselves or others because they will be swayed by the power of what Barasch calls the heart-brain (pp. 128-129, 2005). The diagram below shows our model for "a more harmonious integration of reason and passion" (Barach, 2005, p. 2005).
Thoughts and Ideas vs. Feelings and Emotions
Feelings Govern Judgments & Compassion Guides Thought
Suppose there was a race between feelings and thoughts in your body; which one would win. McCraty's ten years of research shows, to his surprise, that "Emotions... are faster than thoughts." The policy implications are enormous (Barach, 2005, p. 128). The above image depicts the research finding that our hearts and how we feel are dominant over our thoughts and ideas. Therefore, when an intentional culture promotes compassion and discipline, like the one at Y.P.E., youths will learn that the heart can greatly influence behaviors and actions.
Humacy Negative Diamond at YPE
The Negative Diamond has two main facets, the outer and inner. Dr. Kendall further divides the outward aspect into two street-culture statuses: dominant and victim. The diagram represents the face of the culture as seen by the behaviors and actions of learners and stakeholders. The inner facet conceals the hidden impetus of one's feelings, judgments, and actions, giving rise to negative emotions, oppositional thinking, and disruptive behaviors. It is the dark side of one's character and the downward spiral of human nature.
board bios
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Dr. Kendall’s passion has centered on serving children and teens most in need. For this reason, he founded and became the executive director the Youthaven Public Ecovillage, Inc. Throughout his thirty-five years of public service, he only worked for three employers. The last two were the City of New York as its Head Start Contract Manag
Dr. Kendall’s passion has centered on serving children and teens most in need. For this reason, he founded and became the executive director the Youthaven Public Ecovillage, Inc. Throughout his thirty-five years of public service, he only worked for three employers. The last two were the City of New York as its Head Start Contract Manager and ten years later with the National Park Service. He ensured mandated compliance for 12,000 NYC head start children. At the federal level, he held positions as the Job Corps Residential Supervisor and Clinical Director in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 225 corps members and the Management Support Advisory in Morristown, N.J.
He was a founding board member on several boards, including the Morristown Unity Charter School for Sustainability. In Cincinnati, he volunteered for five years at ProKids as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. In addition, Kendall attended four graduate schools: He qualified for a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University; he earned a master’s degree from Cambridge College in the area of Humane Education; another one from Drew University in Theological Studies; and a Ph.D. from Union Institute & University in the field of Public Policy and Social Change concentrating on improving Youth Group Homes. Dr. Kendall was a Ph.D. nominee for the Marvin B. Sussman Doctoral Award. He has been a vegan for over forty years, a certified Reiki Master, and was trained as a Therapeutic Touch by Dr. Delores Krieger of NYU Graduate School of Nursing
Orsella Irambona, B.S. Chairperson
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Orsella Irambona Kendall immigrated to the United States at the age of 14. Fluent in the Languages, Kirundi and French she had to quickly learn English while
attending Withrow High school where she graduated Salutatorian. Earning an academic scholarship to Northern Kentucky University, she graduated Summa Cum Laude double majoring in Fina
Orsella Irambona Kendall immigrated to the United States at the age of 14. Fluent in the Languages, Kirundi and French she had to quickly learn English while
attending Withrow High school where she graduated Salutatorian. Earning an academic scholarship to Northern Kentucky University, she graduated Summa Cum Laude double majoring in Finance and Business
Management where she was the keynote speaker of the graduating class. Orsella then accepted a position with Kroger’s Corporate offices working her way up to a Labor Contract Analyst having worked for Kroger since the age of 16 as a Cashier.
In 2019, Orsella switched paths and took a role with Medline Industries as an analyst supporting the sales team. Her experience at Medline, provided her with a deep understanding of Supply Chain knowledge in the Healthcare industry. In 2021, she made the leap of faith and joined Cincinnati’s Children's Hospital as a Sourcing Specialist for Medical Surgical products, where she is in charge of finding vendors & negotiating contracts. She is the Board’s Chairperson.'s something exciting your business offers? Say it here.
Asia Harris, B.A
Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D. Executive Director & Founder
Asia Harris, B.A
Asia Harris graduated from Hampton University with a bachelor’s degree in English Arts. She then began publishing work in 2016 as an editorial assistant at the Cincinnati Herald before serving as an Education Liaison assisting youth living in foster care and group homes. Dating back to 2017, Asia has experience coordinating youth programs
Asia Harris graduated from Hampton University with a bachelor’s degree in English Arts. She then began publishing work in 2016 as an editorial assistant at the Cincinnati Herald before serving as an Education Liaison assisting youth living in foster care and group homes. Dating back to 2017, Asia has experience coordinating youth programs through the renowned Duncanson Artist in Residence program at the Taft Art Museum in Cincinnati, Ohio. Throughout 2019-2020 she hosted a live broadcast segment on Cincinnati radio station, “The Influencers”, on the Buzz 103.5 discussing books related to various subjects such as history and modern culture. She is an independent filmmaker having contributed to award winning short films which have screened in Cincinnati, Charlotte, North Carolina and Rotterdam, Netherlands. She is passionate about creating films, art and dialogue that challenge social injustices and bring awareness to underrepresented populations and intersecting current events with history through film. Asia is currently the Manager of Youth Programs at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. something interesting about your business here.
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Jay Hicks, Treasurer
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
After graduating from Elder High School in Cincinnati, Jay studied Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He began working for First Financial
Bank, starting out as temp Tech Support Analyst, advancing his way up to his current role of Software Architect. In this capacity, he bridges the gaps between
technology and busine
After graduating from Elder High School in Cincinnati, Jay studied Information Technology at the University of Cincinnati. He began working for First Financial
Bank, starting out as temp Tech Support Analyst, advancing his way up to his current role of Software Architect. In this capacity, he bridges the gaps between
technology and business units via integrations and automations. Over the nine years at this bank, he has helped improve multiple departments with the key
goal of delivering excellence services for the bank’s customers. The core objective being to help improve proficiency and productivity by designing automation systems, software integrations, through computer programming. Through his experience of producing
creative designs with Art Works, he has successfully integrated his creative talents with the technological skills to function as the Board’s Treasurer.ething exciting your business offers? Say it here.
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
Education has always been my passion. I believe that every child can learn. I think we must provide the necessary environment, tools, and skills for all children to feel and be successful, despite their circumstances or backgrounds. My name is Carmela Laya; I am an Intermediate Special Education teacher in a Self-Contained classroom. I wo
Education has always been my passion. I believe that every child can learn. I think we must provide the necessary environment, tools, and skills for all children to feel and be successful, despite their circumstances or backgrounds. My name is Carmela Laya; I am an Intermediate Special Education teacher in a Self-Contained classroom. I work specifically with students with disabilities, including high to low functioning Autism, Occupational Defiant Disorder (ODD), Attention Hyperactivity Deficit Disorder (ADHD/ADD), Emotionally Disturbed, and students with moderate cognitive and motor functions. I have a Master’s in Early Childhood Special Education and a strong background in early childhood development. I also have a dual certification in general education for children Birth to 6th grade in both Washington and New York state. My peers who share my own worldview has continuously recognized me as a gifted with certain spiritual abilities. I have a close affinity of protecting nature using various non-intrusive strategies while also being a Reiki Master.your business here.
Peter Hartgens, MSW, Clinical Advocate
Carmela Laya-Saccardo, M.Ed., Secretary
Peter Hartgens, MSW, Clinical Advocate
Helping and providing assistance to inner-city people is a deep passion of mine. In order to gain the knowledge and credentials, I attended and graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work, New York City. Worked as a clinical social worker at La Casita in the Bronx. In this capacity provided therapy and community services for
Helping and providing assistance to inner-city people is a deep passion of mine. In order to gain the knowledge and credentials, I attended and graduated from Columbia University School of Social Work, New York City. Worked as a clinical social worker at La Casita in the Bronx. In this capacity provided therapy and community services for agency’s mother and child program that served over forty clients. Designed innovative cognitive therapeutic approaches that were compatible to the verse Hispanic Culture of the South Bronx. I am active with the Friends Society in California as well as serving a pivotal role at my church “without walls.” My experience also extends into the spiritual realm, and I have clinically helped people navigate through what Thomas Moore calls, “The Dark Nights of the Soul.”hat's a product or service you'd like to show.
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Trazana Staples,MELP, Environmental Advocate
Trazana Staples,MELP, Environmental Advocate
Trazana Staples,MELP, Environmental Advocate
Trazana holds a master’s degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School before graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. She held several key management positions and has improved the quality of services in her immediate community. She was the executive director of Gabriel’s Place i
Trazana holds a master’s degree in Environmental Law and Policy from Vermont Law and Graduate School before graduating from Trevecca Nazarene University in Nashville, Tennessee. She held several key management positions and has improved the quality of services in her immediate community. She was the executive director of Gabriel’s Place in Avondale, Cincinnati, which used positive food experiences through a holistic paradigm. She is an author and is an entrepreneurial owner of Trazana’s Natural Essentials. In addition to these credits, she was the Interim Farm Manager, Environmental Sustainability Instructor, grant writer, and Project Coordinator at City Rising Farm. She spent considerable time at The Farm, forty miles outside Nashville, Tennessee. The Farm is a destination site for many individuals interested in intentional communities, ecovillages, and sustainability. Even as a stroke survivor, she became the Founder of Trazana A. Staples Alternative Stroke Recovery Fund. This fund assists stroke survivors, those with chronic health conditions, and those just seeking to have a healthy lifestyle change with information and education on alternative healing methods, including neuro-chiropractic, massage, acupuncture, and healthy eating.
Skai Harris, Youth Advocate
Trazana Staples,MELP, Environmental Advocate
Trazana Staples,MELP, Environmental Advocate
Dr. Kendall points out that Ira Chaleff (2003) writes that “Devoted leaders and followers enter a kind of sacred contract to pursue their common purpose” in The Courageous Follower—Standing up to & for our leaders (p. 89). At Youthaven Public Ecovillage, the Board wants to make this stance a living reality by having youths sit on the Bo
Dr. Kendall points out that Ira Chaleff (2003) writes that “Devoted leaders and followers enter a kind of sacred contract to pursue their common purpose” in The Courageous Follower—Standing up to & for our leaders (p. 89). At Youthaven Public Ecovillage, the Board wants to make this stance a living reality by having youths sit on the Board of Directors as voting or non-voting members, depending on their age and legal requirements.
Skai Harris will be one of three youths to be on the Board. She attends the Fordham High School of the Arts, The Bronx, New York, where as a junior, she is continuing her contemporary and modern ballet from middle school. She is excited to enjoy attending Hip Hop Club after school to expand her dancing repertoire. She also plans to volunteer at the Montefiore Marshall Community Center, where the manager helps community members facing difficult challenges. Her future goals include attending an HBCU to study education and marketing. Skai shared that she desires to learn something new, help others, and provide information that will benefit people, especially younger children. Dr. Kendall recognizes her as mature, dedicated, and willing to help forward the Youthaven Public Ecovillage, Inc.’s mission.Say something interesting about your business here.
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Dr. Glenn P. Kendall, Ph.D., MTS, M.Ed.
Dr. Kendall’s passion has centered on serving children and teens most in need. For this reason, he founded and became the executive director the Youthaven Public Ecovillage, Inc. Throughout his thirty-five years of public service, he only worked for three employers. The last two were the City of New York as its Head Start Contract Manager and ten years later with the National Park Service. He ensured mandated compliance for 12,000 NYC head start children. At the federal level, he held positions as the Job Corps Residential Supervisor and Clinical Director in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 225 corps members and the Management Support Advisory in Morristown, N.J.
He was a founding board member on several boards, including the Morristown Unity Charter School for Sustainability. In Cincinnati, he volunteered for five years at ProKids as a Court Appointed Special Advocate. In addition, Kendall attended four graduate schools: He qualified for a master’s degree from Teachers College, Columbia University; he earned a master’s degree from Cambridge College in the area of Humane Education; another one from Drew University in Theological Studies; and a Ph.D. from Union Institute & University in the field of Public Policy and Social Change concentrating on improving Youth Group Homes. Dr. Kendall was a Ph.D. nominee for the Marvin B. Sussman Doctoral Award. He has been a vegan for over forty years, a certified Reiki Master, and was trained as a Therapeutic Touch by Dr. Delores Krieger of NYU Graduate School of Nursing. service you'd like to show.