Danville, Illinois

Nurturing
brilliance.
Shaping futures.

Diamonds Amongst The Rough Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit empowering the youth of Danville, IL with resources, opportunities, and a permanent home to grow — DATR House.

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501(c)(3)

Registered nonprofit
Danville, IL

12K+

Youth ages 13–22 across
Vermilion County

2025

Founded by community
leaders in Danville

Aug '27

DATR House opening
38 N. Vermilion St.

Our mission

Refining
the future.

We believe every young person in Danville is a diamond — already formed, already brilliant — just waiting to be recognized. Our mission is to build the spaces, programs, and relationships that make that recognition possible.

See What We Do

Resources

Connecting Danville youth with the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed.

Community

Building a network of mentors, volunteers, and neighbors invested in Danville's next generation.

Opportunity

Creating pathways through programming, events, mentorship, and our flagship: DATR House.

Safe Space

A permanent physical home where every Danville kid is welcomed, fed, and seen.

What we do

Programs &
Initiatives

From holiday givebacks to football camps — and now DATR House — everything we do is built around one belief: Danville's youth deserve more.

Holiday Giveback Events

Every season we show up for Danville families — providing gifts, meals, and community for youth and families who need it most. No conditions, no limits.

Football Camp

Our annual camp for middle and high school athletes builds skills on the field and off — discipline, teamwork, and exposure to what's possible.

Community Partnerships

We partner with local organizations to amplify impact — because no single organization can do this alone and we're stronger together.

Mentorship Network

Connecting Danville youth with professionals, business leaders, and community members who invest their time in the next generation.

Career Development

Workshops, mock interviews, resume help, and college prep — giving every young person in Danville a clear path forward.

06 · Flagship

DATR House

A permanent youth members club opening August 2027 at 38 N. Vermilion St. — six rooms, free membership, and a home for every Danville kid.

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Now Open for Founding Members

DATR
House.

The place Danville's kids choose to be.

A members-only youth space at 38 N. Vermilion Street — opening August 2027. Six rooms purpose-built for Danville's youth, free membership for all ages 13–22. Built by the DATR Foundation.

The Lounge The Cafe The Study Media Studio Recharge Merch Wall

Visit DATR House Become a Founding Member

3,325

Square feet on one floor

Purpose-built rooms

Free

Membership — always

Aug '27

Opening date

38 N. Vermilion St. · Danville, IL

Leadership

Built by
Danville, for Danville.

Our board is made up of people with deep roots in this community — many born and raised in Danville — who chose to come back and build something lasting.

Founder & President

Trent Sherfield