ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2021
Became established in March, received 501c3 status in November 2021
2022
Board and Youth Ambassadors became Certified Mental Health Aids
2023
August
We did a Back to School Uplift Bag Giveaway. This was a 3-week open nomination to schools that were in Marion County and Hinds County. The giveaway included Teachers and students.
2023 Uplift Bag Giveaway Winners
Teachers
Sherecka Barnes [Pre-K Teacher[My Luv Marion County]
Editha Maxwell [ELA 5th Grade[East Marion]
Ebony Rice [Kindergarten Teacher[Ambition Prep Charter School]
Michelle Atkinson [Kindergarten Teacher[Ambition Prep Charter School]
Students
Tamara Barnes & Tamyra Barnes [11th grade[Columbia High School]
Kyson Bailey [5th grade & King Bailey [3rd grade[Ambition Prep Charter School]
The Purpose of the uplift bags is to encourage students and teachers to remember they have support no matter how hard things get.
December Participated with our partners NFusion Metro and donated socks, bags, Hygiene Items ( soap, deodorant, toothbrushes and toothpaste); and Bags to carry items in
2024
The YESS program was implemented. The Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Success (YESS) project aims to provide comprehensive support and opportunities for youth development through access to viable food resources, entrepreneurship training, civic engagement, and cultural awareness. The YESS project seeks to create viable communities, develop stronger community partnerships, and increase civic engagement.
Objectives:
1. Increase access to viable food resources for underserved youth through community gardens, workshops on sustainable agriculture, and nutrition education.
2. Provide entrepreneurship training to equip youth with the skills and knowledge to successfully start and manage their businesses.
3. Foster civic engagement by organizing leadership and advocacy training, community service projects, and opportunities for youth to participate in local decision-making processes.
4. Promote cultural awareness and appreciation through cultural exchange programs, workshops, and events celebrating diversity.
5. Encourage total well-being with routine physical activities, mental health therapy, and job/entrepreneurship preparedness
Under the YESS project we
June- We sponsored 5 children to receive lessons from Total Body Submersion Swim School
July- We held our first Series “ Let’s Talk and Make Change” by partnering with NFusion Metro ( our mental health partners) Students were provided snacks, food, and bags as well as notepads and gift cards for signing up.
August- we collaborated with Sting Like a Bee Photography and assisted with donating to a teacher to help support her classroom with supplies, snacks, and whatever that teacher may have needed. ( similar to what we did back in 2023 at the beginning of the school year
October- Participated in Stomp Out the Bullying hosted by NFusion Metro, we additionally sent donations for Halloween Candy
November- 1st Highway clean up Community Service Certificate of Completion
December-
We adopted 10 students. In collaboration with Joe Joe Joy, we adopted 10 students, providing critical resources to help them succeed. Four of these students received full coverage for their sports needs for the season, enabling them to participate without financial burdens. Each student also benefited from personalized investments toward their academic or career aspirations, such as funding for supplies or mentorship opportunities.
We additionally sponsored a local school (North Jackson Elementary)
Sponsored Tougaloo Athletics Team for a meal
Donated 2 courses for Data Analytics, Simplified for a chance to excel in their career as they continue after graduation ( Nikatta Miles, Kerri Alexander) with their courses they will have access to
Their Package Included:
4 weekly technical sessions (1.5–2.5 hours each).
4 weekly career coaching sessions (1 hour each), led by Kelli Jackson, a technical recruiter with over 30 years of experience. These sessions will help you fine-tune your LinkedIn profile, enhance your resume, prepare for interviews, and more. You can also join Kelli’s professional community here: Kelli Jackson’s Skool Community.
8 weeks of coding challenges designed to help you apply your new skills and build an impressive portfolio.
1 portfolio template to showcase your work professionally.