Empowering Communities,

Transforming Lives

Nonprofit & Business Consultant,
Social Activist, & Empowerment Speaker

About Tyrique Glasgow

Inspire. Empower. Transform.

Tyrique Glasgow is a nationally recognized motivational speaker, nonprofit leader, and community change agent who delivers powerful, purpose-driven messages that move audiences to action. From youth empowerment to leadership development, here are a few speaking topics:

✔ Overcoming Adversity & Purpose-Driven Living
Helping audiences turn pain into purpose and challenges into opportunities

✔ Youth Empowerment & Leadership Development
Equipping young people with confidence, direction, and real-life tools for success

✔ Nonprofit Leadership & Community Impact
Guiding leaders on how to build, grow, and sustain impactful organizations

✔ Violence Prevention & Community Healing
Real conversations that inspire change, accountability, and unity

15+ Years of Expertise

Guidance on launching and managing successful nonprofit organizations.

500+ Nonprofits & Businesses

Expert advice on starting and growing your nonprofit or business venture.

Community Leader & Mentor

Programs created to develop leadership skills and community impact.

Why Choose Tyrique?

Proven Track Record

Guidance on launching and managing successful nonprofit organizations.

Community Focused

Expert advise on starting and growing your business venture.

Comprehensive Support

Programs to develop leadership skills and community impact.

Recognized Community Impact

Tyrique Glasgow’s work has earned recognition from major Philadelphia media outlets for his leadership, community service, and violence-prevention efforts. These published endorsements reflect the impact of his work through Young Chances Foundation and his commitment to creating safer, stronger neighborhoods.

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Ernest Owens described Tyrique Glasgow as the “Young Chances Foundation visionary” and called him an “anti-violence advocate.” The profile highlights his work helping young people in his neighborhood access the kinds of resources that could have changed his own path earlier in life.

Ernest Owens, Philadelphia MagazineMarch 11, 2023
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WHYY reported that “At 39, Glasgow has become a leader in his Grays Ferry neighborhood of South Philadelphia.” The story also highlighted that his violence-prevention work includes feeding kids, mentoring them, and helping build trust between young people and law enforcement.

Sammy Caiola, WHYY NewsNovember 16, 2022
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In its 150 Most Influential Philadelphians feature, Philadelphia Magazine described Tyrique Glasgow as one of the city’s “leading anti-gun-violence visionaries.” The outlet also recognized the Young Chances Foundation for bringing essential resources, including camps, after-school programming, free goods, and mutual-aid support, to the community.

Philadelphia Magazine2023
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In a column urging readers to support him as a CNN Hero finalist, Jenice Armstrong wrote that Tyrique Glasgow “really deserves our support.” She also said he has “quietly been tending to the needs of low-income South Philly residents,” emphasizing his steady service to the very neighborhood where he once caused harm and now works to heal.

Jenice Armstrong, The Philadelphia InquirerDecember 1, 2022