Dhalinyaro Kings Collective is more than a organization


Dhalinnyaro Kings Collective is a movement built from the heart of Lewiston, for the youth of Lewiston.
It is a promise that no young person should grow up feeling unseen, unsupported, or without guidance. It is a commitment to raising a generation that is strong in body, grounded in purpose, and proud of who they are.

From the founders who walked these streets as children to the youth who walk them today, our message is simple:
Your story matters. Your health matters. Your leadership matters. And together, we rise..

A Different Approach

At Dhalinyaro Kings Collective, we do youth work differently. We don’t impose programs from the outside—we build them from within the community. Our approach centers lived experience, cultural identity, and youth leadership. We combine sports, nutrition, mentorship, and emotional wellness to meet young people where they are and guide them toward where they can be.
This isn’t a traditional program — it’s a holistic, preventive, youth-led model designed by people who grew up here, understand the challenges, and are committed to creating real, lasting change.

What is Dhalinyaro Kings Collective?

Dhalinyaro Kings Collective was founded by three young men who grew up in Lewiston—sons of this community, shaped by its struggles, its beauty, and its resilience. They saw firsthand what many people only read about: youth searching for belonging, boys trying to become men without guidance, and a community full of potential but underserved when it came to safe spaces, mentorship, and opportunity.

Instead of waiting for someone else to step in, they chose to become the leaders they once needed.

Born from lived experience, Dhalinyaro Kings Collective was created to give young people—especially BIPOC youth—the structure, discipline, and encouragement that every child deserves. Through sports, nutrition education, leadership development, and culturally grounded mentorship, the Collective provides a pathway for youth to grow into confident, capable, community-driven men and women.

We believe in prevention over punishment, in safe spaces over judgment, in empowerment over fear. Our programs are youth-led because we know that the most powerful solutions come from those closest to the struggle. We work with families, schools, and community partners to make sure every young person has access to healthy food, positive role models, safe activities, and a sense of belonging.

Stay in touch !

We’d love to stay connected with you.
Whether you’re a youth, parent, partner, or community member, your voice and involvement matter. Join our email list to hear about upcoming programs, events, volunteer opportunities, and ways to support Dhalinyaro Kings Collective.
Together, we can continue building strong leaders and a stronger community.

Stay in touch — your support makes the difference.