2024 RECAP

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2024 RECAP ***

•East Coast Volunteer Summit: We kicked off the year by attending a transformative one-week summit, where we connected with passionate changemakers to build strategies for supporting underserved communities.

•Black Male Summits in Houston (February & August): In partnership with Deric Muhammad’s Smart'N Up initiative, we hosted two powerful summits focused on empowering young Black males, fostering mentorship, and addressing critical issues facing our youth.

•Summit on Youth Violence (Midwest): A three-day gathering that brought together thought leaders, activists, and community members to tackle the root causes of youth violence and develop actionable solutions.

•Private Pop-Up Summit (Durham): An intimate, impactful gathering where we engaged directly with youth and families, fostering conversations that inspired change at the grassroots level.

•Smart'N Up Austin (November): We expanded our reach to Austin, where we worked alongside local leaders to empower and uplift young Black males and their families.

•1st Annual Winter Warmth Giveaway Raleigh/Durham: In late, we launched our inaugural Winter Warmth Children's Coat and Winter Essentials Giveaway, spreading warmth, love, and care children in need during the holiday season.

•Virtual Discussion: “Dying for Attention – Our Youth in Crisis”: We’re closing out the year with a thought-provoking virtual event that highlights the pressures teens face today, laying the groundwork for more impactful conversations and solutions in 2025.