TIMOTHY WHITE

Successful Ex-offender, Mentor, Life Coach ~ Founder of B.A.R.S.

Timothy White is a passionate advocate for youth empowerment and the visionary behind the B.A.R.S. Program, a transformative initiative designed to reach young men before they make choices that could derail their futures. His mission is deeply personal, shaped by his own life experiences and his unwavering belief that true change begins with guidance from someone who has walked the very path he seeks to help others avoid.

Raised in Philadelphia, Timothy’s childhood was marked by challenge and responsibility. When his mother was incarcerated, he and his seven siblings were placed in foster care—a period that taught him resilience and the weight of leadership as the eldest of eight. In 1997, following his mother’s release, the family relocated to Harrisburg in search of a fresh start. Despite these early hardships, Timothy graduated from Harrisburg High School in 2002.

Life, however, presented difficult lessons. In 2003, Timothy entered the state correctional system to serve a five-year sentence at Camp Hill Prison. Yet, what could have been a permanent setback became the catalyst for his transformation. During his incarceration, Timothy immersed himself in self-reflection and personal development, gaining insight into the cycles of decision-making that often lead young men astray. By the time of his release in 2008, he had set a clear five-year plan to rebuild his life with purpose and to help others avoid the mistakes he once made.

The B.A.R.S. Program is the fulfillment of that promise. Born from both passion and necessity, the program was Timothy’s answer to traditional mentoring barriers he faced due to his felony record. Where many programs rely on theory, B.A.R.S. offers lived experience and real-life strategies. Timothy positions himself not only as a mentor but as a life coach—someone who can speak from experience, relate without judgment, and inspire change through authenticity and action.

Today, Timothy White is more than a mentor; he is a living testament to the power of resilience, accountability, and hope. Through B.A.R.S., he continues to impact lives, proving that past mistakes do not define the future—and that the best guides for young men in crisis are often those who have successfully navigated the storm themselves.