MBK Organizers to invest in “servant” leadership
By Stephanie and Eric Stradford
AMWS
-- Philadelphia, PA, November 3, 2014 – Community investors for President
Obama’s My Brother’s Keeper Challenge are in Philadelphia this week. They are
looking for opportunities to invest in youth -- and, they’ve started their
search among remnant beneficiaries of the historic Free African Society. This year,
the President of the
United States has challenged American communities to “ensure all youth
remain safe from violent crime” as one of six focus areas for My Brother’s Keeper communities.
Historically, The Free African
Society has existed in the United States in various forms since 18th Century
Colonial America. Organizers for a Historic Black Church commemorative event
have embraced this focus area as a foundation for positive
youth development. On Saturday, November 15, 2014, Youth Achievers USA Institute, a national
501c3 public charity will co-sponsor a Youth Leadership Forum for youth and
caring adults commonly committed to “carrying out the spirit of the original
Free African Society.” A $500 community organizing grant will be awarded to
youth leaders who are ready, willing and able to be “My Brother’s Keeper.”
The Youth Leadership Forum identifies local and national efforts aimed at
ENSURING ALL youth remain safe from violent crime. Online tools and social media
are being used for ENGAGING ALL youth in developing their leadership strengths
and INVESTING in youth, ages 7-24, as economic beneficiaries. My Brother’s
Keeper Community Organizers are
inviting youth and caring adults to share a legacy of values as heirs to the
historic Free African Society.
Each year, YouthUSA sponsors THE
ANNUAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, a capacity building program that qualifies
youth ages 7-24 as economic beneficiaries. To win, enterprising youth will
present written goals in seven key areas known as “Money-n-the-Bank.” A free
downloadable worksheet and on-line application is available at www.YouthUSA.net
SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, November 15, 2014
1:00 – 3:00 pm
Tindley Temple United Methodist
Church
750-762 South Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19146
FOR INFORMATION CALL 215-279-9108
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