Who We Are

We are a youth- centered nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, digital balance, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and meaningful community connection among youth and young adults ages 13-24.

PAUSE. GROW. THRIVE.

Disconnect To Connect. Reset The Generation

In a fast-paced, screen-saturated world, Operation Time Out creates intentional spaces where young people can pause with purpose, reconnect to what matters, and develop the strength, character, and leadership needed to thrive.

Through structured programs, mentorship, wellness education, faith-based engagement, and community initiatives, we help youth:

Build confidence and leadership skills

Develop healthy digital habits

Strengthen spiritual and moral foundations

Grow in resilience and emotional well-being

Engage in service and civic responsibility

We believe that when young people learn to pause, they gain clarity.
When they grow, they gain strength.
When they thrive, communities are transformed.

Our approach

Our Mission

To equip youth and young adults ages 13–24 with faith-centered mentorship, evidence-informed wellness programs, and community-based opportunities that strengthen well-being, promote digital balance, and cultivate responsible leadership.

Our Vision

A rising generation that pauses with purpose, lives with balance, stands resilient in adversity, and leads with integrity — reconnecting to faith, community, and meaningful change.

Motto

Disconnect To Connect. Reset The Generation.

Core Belief

Balance builds resilience. Resilience builds leaders.

Organizational Purpose

Operation Time Out Foundation, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting mental health awareness, digital balance, emotional resilience, spiritual growth, and social reconnection among youth and young adults ages 13–24. We create structured programs, mentorship opportunities, leadership initiatives, and community experiences that empower young people to pause with purpose, grow in strength and character, and thrive in healthy, supportive environments. Our faith-based educational programming is open to the public and does not require religious affiliation for participation. We also support youth-led advocacy efforts that promote responsible digital wellness, civic awareness, and positive community engagement — conducted in a nonpartisan and educational manner. Through charitable relief efforts, including food assistance and community support initiatives, we serve youth and young adults based on objective need and without private benefit

Meet The Leaders Behind The Vision


These are the leaders driving the mission of Operation Time Out Foundation, Inc.—individuals committed to empowering the next generation to pause, grow, and thrive.

Through intentional leadership, mentorship, and service, they are shaping a future where young people rise with purpose, confidence, and possibility.

Margaret Polius

Founder/CEO

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Margali Perez

President

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Meet The Team​

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Corine Etienne

Treasurer

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Kentina Julien

Secretary

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Danie Alexander

Director

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Timothy James

Director

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