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African American Youth Resource Center
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December 2011
End of Year Highlights!!
"Honoring You" Christmas Reception |
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Executive Board Transitions
Michael
and the AAMB Board and staff, would like to thank Judge
Kelly Evans, and Judge Alfred Jenkins for their selfless contribution
and countless hours of service and expertise given in support of
leading and advising the Foundation as outgoing Executive
Board President and Treasurer. These two incredibly
gifted, wise and resourceful men will be sincerely missed.
Organizational
growth can be bitter and sweet; and while we feel saddened by the
departure of our life long friends, Judge Evans and Judge Jenkins;
we also feel encourged by the new and
strengthed relationships this
present growth spurt has brought.
Friends and supporters, AAMB Harvest Foundation is pleased to announce our latest Executive Board appointments:
Rev. Freddie Dixon, Executive Board Member
Dr. Greg Vincent, New Board Chair
Ms. Jackie Hawkins, Executive Board Member |
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AAMB
YOUTH PROGRAMS
@ the AAYRC
Preview video on AAMBHF students created by Raymond Thompson:
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Ivy Dolls
"Producing 'Ivy League' Young Women"
(4th - 10th Grade Girls)
Wednesdays 6-7:30PM
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Teen Bling
Youth Entrepreneurship Launch You're Own Business Thursdays 4 - 5PM |
360SG
African American Male Leadership Development (4th - 7th Grade Boys) Tuesdays 6 - 7:30PM |
Krew12
Media & Leadership Development (*8th - 12th Grade)
Thursdays 6-7:30PM & Select Saturdays 10AM - 12Noon - - - - - - - - - - - To REGISTER or VOLUNTEER contact: Wendell Williams for @ 512.291.6114
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Heartfelt Thanks From Our Hearts to Yours
 "Welcome to December" - what?!!
Can
you believe 2011 has come and gone? Some of us have put on a
little weight, others have dropped it; new marriages, new
babies, new jobs; some lost...lost loved ones and gained new
perspective; some lost homes, other possessions and income; deployed
troops returned home, families reconciled; prayers continue
to be uttered in faith - May all of us be thankful!!
As
long as we are aware of the ups and downs, the joy and pain...THAT'S
LIFE and life is a good place to be - so be grateful
and alive in your NOW! Now can only be lived once. Give it your
best - your best is good enough!
That
said, the entire AAMB Havest Foundation Family wants to say thanks
to all of you - thanks for opening and deleting our emails...LOL!!!
Thanks for calling us to talk; thanks for stopping in for no reason;
thanks for volunteering at our conferences and other community events;
thanks for your financial support and charitable-volunteerism. And most
of all - thanks for being you, and letting us be who we are...we haven't
arrived, you know that well and inspite of - you continue to
beleive in us and support us through thick and thin....thanks, thanks,
thanks!!
We care, and thank you for caring - Happy Holidays!!!
Michael, Janice, Wendell, Alex,
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End of Year Highlights
People
love a good end-of-year countdown! In combating educational, health,
economic and quality of life disparities among Austin's most
disadvantaged populations, we are proud to count down the following
accomplishments of the African American Men and Boys Harvest Foundation
for 2011: +Over 1,500 youth and family members served +897 volunteer hours spent enriching the lives of those in need +60 workshops delivered to build character, life skills and college awareness +81 youth and community volunteers painted 30 rooms at an assisted living facility impacting 40 residents +1 African American Youth Resource Center established to serve over 4,000 more community members in 2012! As
we sum up the impact and progress that we made in 2011, we are also
looking ahead into a New Year in which our programs will reach at least
three times more high-need youth and families, and we are realizing a
need for additional financial contributions from generous individuals
like you to support this growth. Please
consider making a tax-decuctible donation to the the Harvest
Foundation, as the year nears to a close. No charitible git is too large
or too small - Give Today!! |
Meet Our Newest Hire - Ms. Alex Overton!!!
 Alexandria
Overton was raised in Hutto, Texas. She attended Southwestern
University in Georgetown where she received a B.A in Sociology and
Communication Studies as well as her passion for social justice. Working
and Volunteering throughout college at several non-profit organizations
she gained an overwhelming consciousness of the social problems that
besieged her community and those surrounding. Going on to conduct field
research on the anti-violence movement, her senior thesis, "They Laughed
at Me: An Analysis of Men in the Domestic Violence movement" was highly
recognized and submitted to the Southern Sociological Society. Living by the motto "Those who are lifting the world upward and onward are those who encourage more than criticize",
Alexandria continued her charitable efforts after college. She also
began substitute teaching in A.I.S.D where she quickly discovered a need
she wanted to fulfill. Now as the Youth Recruitment Coordinator at the
African American Men & Boys Harvest Foundation, Alex is working to
fulfill those needs and thriving in her passion to help others. Alex is excited about the launch of her new program, 'Ivy Dolls', a
mentoring group catering to teenage girls, implementing the idea that
they can be "Ivy League" young women; women who will exude prestige,
demand respect, be cognizant of their worth and be held to high
standards. Her knowledge, aptitude and enthusiasm make her a great asset
to our organization and we are excited to welcome her to the African
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Community
Response was Astounding with Over 100 Volunteers Contributing to our
Adopt-A-Big Mama and Covington Middle School events!!!
Adopt A Big Mama Accomplishments
*Mobilized 81 community volunteers on the day of service;
19 middle school/high school youth, 49 UT School of Social
Work students and 13 adults who collectively gave a
total of 567 hours of community service.
*Provided 43 low-income, mentally challenged assisted living
residents with 6 hearty Thanksgiving Baskets !
* Completed beautification painting in 20 bedrooms, 10 restrooms
2 long hallways and a living room at no cost to the residents!
*Approximately $1800 dollars in AAMBHF purchases and
community donations were raised to accomplish this holiday endeavor.
Covington Middle School Accomplishments
This
was the 48th conference sponsored by the African American Men and Boys
Harvest Foundation, held at Covington Middle School which was a first
for the organization in hosting at this campus. The "one two three-
punch" on keynote speakers for the morning included Ms. Jessica
Mitchell, Miss Black Central Texas; Mr. Cleveland J. Shinn and Mr.
Daniel Garza aka "C-Now" who once was blind and what - can "C-Now"; our
talent features included Ms. Staci Micthell - "Singing Diva
Extraordinaire" and dynamic hip-hop artist, Ty "Phantom X" Irvin who
brought the house down with his skilled electric slide footing and
pop-lock dancing. The Conference theme was entitled, "Your Best is Good
Enough! "
Total Number of Conference Attendees/Participants: 935!
Students that Signed-In: 762
Boys: 358
Girls: 404
AAMB Student Survey's collected: 738
College Practicality Pre/Post Test Conducted: 749
Parents/Adults that Signed-In: 6
Teachers and School Staff: 96
Parent/Adult survey's collect: 7
Volunteers that Signed-In: 9
Facilitators: 53
Workshops Delivered: 48 planned/47 delivered
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"Honoring You" Christmas Reception - Friday December 16th, 12 to 2pm!! 
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There
are few occasions during the year where we can put our
pencils down, turn our computers off, silence our cell phones
and take a mental vacation in the midst of
celebrating the holidays with co-workers, our families
and community friends. The Harvest Foundation would like to
extend this personal invitation to
you, our special honoree and friend, whose presence
and support have meant so much to our work in schools and
Community throughout the year. Your generosity of time
and support for Urban minority youth, have not gone
unnoticed.
Please allow us this opportunity, at our upcoming Christmas Reception to "Honor You." RSVP is required. This is an in-formal, drop-in,eat & mingle reception.
Date: Friday, Dec. 16, 2011
Time: 12 Noon -2pm (informal drop-in, eat and mingle)
Location: AAMB Harvest Foundation Offices
6633
Highway 290 E, Suite 307, Austin, Texas 78723
Caterer: Danny's Bar-B-Q
Deadline
Thursday Dec. 15th by noon
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African American Youth Resource Center
6633 Highway 290 East STE 307, Austin, Texas 78723
Michael, Janice, Wendell, Alex
(512) 585-6696 Michale direct/ (512) 291-6081 office
Happy Holiday's Everybody!! |
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