U-Turn Youth Consulting Hosts its Annual Youth BizThe Foundation sponsored the annual Youth Biz Summit in June. The Summit was created to provide a unique approach tonurturing and supporting the professional development spirit of youth in underserved communities. Participation wasoutstanding: 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 activitieswhile educating them about how fraud and scams are viewed and charged in the juvenile and criminal justice system. Thepanel 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 HomelandSecurity 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 theirchoice. They awarded 28 youths over $800 in cash and gift card awards and over $5,000 in seed money to new youthentrepreneurs."As advocates against gun violence, we at U-turn firmly believe in our ‘Backstories Framework' to address the root causes ofyouth/gun violence. One of, if not the most essential factor, is MONEY. So, with this Summit, we do more than just talk aboutthe impact of violence and deterrence. We offer an alternative that can change the trajectory of their lives and possibly thatof their family. Past winners continue to affirm our beliefs and investments," stated Dr. Shirley Plantin, Executive Directorof U-Turn Youth Consulting.Next Level Faith Center and Farm ShareContinue to Serve the CommunityIn April, the Foundation sponsored the Church’sannual food drive with Farm Share. Thesedistributions are a vital resource to improveresidents’ access to adequate food. Thedistribution included fruits, vegetables, cannedgoods, bread, milk and much more. The eventdistributed food to over 500 people in thecommunity. The food drive also brought a sense ofcamaraderie between volunteers, church membersand local police officers.
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