CPRF Summer Newsletter 2023 - Flipbook - Page 8
U-Turn Youth Consulting Hosts its Annual Youth Biz
The Foundation sponsored the annual Youth Biz Summit in June. The Summit was created to provide a unique approach to
nurturing and supporting the professional development spirit of youth in underserved communities. Participation was
outstanding: 28 mentors and over 90 youth.
A police panel was present to inform youth and discourage them from engaging in risky, illegal, and quick-money activities
while educating them about how fraud and scams are viewed and charged in the juvenile and criminal justice system. The
panel further encouraged youth to take the opportunity of the summit seriously and make money the legal way.
The police panel consisted of Detective Sealy, Aventura Police Department; Detective Brooks, Miami Dade Homeland
Security Bureau; and Major Carter, North Miami Police Department.
At the end of the Summit, students presented their ideas for a chance to receive seed money for a start-up business of their
choice. They awarded 28 youths over $800 in cash and gift card awards and over $5,000 in seed money to new youth
entrepreneurs.
"As advocates against gun violence, we at U-turn firmly believe in our ‘Backstories Framework' to address the root causes of
youth/gun violence. One of, if not the most essential factor, is MONEY. So, with this Summit, we do more than just talk about
the impact of violence and deterrence. We offer an alternative that can change the trajectory of their lives and possibly that
of their family. Past winners continue to affirm our beliefs and investments," stated Dr. Shirley Plantin, Executive Director
of U-Turn Youth Consulting.
Next Level Faith Center and Farm Share
Continue to Serve the Community
In April, the Foundation sponsored the Church’s
annual food drive with Farm Share. These
distributions are a vital resource to improve
residents’ access to adequate food. The
distribution included fruits, vegetables, canned
goods, bread, milk and much more. The event
distributed food to over 500 people in the
community. The food drive also brought a sense of
camaraderie between volunteers, church members
and local police officers.
