logologologologo
  • Home
  • About Us
    • COVID-19 Response
    • Building Blocks
    • Hoen Lithograph Building
    • Employment
    • Staff and Board
  • Programs
    • Adult Learning Center
    • The Club at Collington Square
    • Neighborhood Programs
  • News & Events
    • Blog
    • In the News
    • Civic Engagement Week
    • Neighborhood Institute 2020
  • Donate
    • Donate to COVID-19 Response Fund
    • Donate to Strong City
  • Contact
Healthy Neighborhoods Featured Home – 310 Ilchester
April 15, 2011
Help Save Roland Water Tower
May 16, 2011

How to reshape young minds

May 5, 2011

“For boys who grow up in violence, neglect and codes where they feel they cannot back down, the challenge to instill other values can be daunting,” says Kevin Good, founder of Acts4Youth – a program serving at-risk boys at Guilford Elementary/Middle School. With support from the school’s principal Sheila Meyers, Good has enrolled approximately 35 boys who meet five afternoons a week, two weeknights, and one weekend a month throughout the school year. In the summer, Good partners with local entities to enroll the boys in camp.

While it may be daunting to take part in what he calls “the battle for young hearts and minds” Good has formidable faith in the value of changing lives for the better. Guided the mission to motivate at-risk boys toward character, competence and career development, the Acts4Youth curriculum is designed to offer academic support and one-to-one mentoring, as well as educate participants about small businesses and entrepreneurship, financial management, and conflict resolution/anger management. The boys enter the program while in 4th grade and continue until 10th grade. Good’s vision is that by the time they finish they are well equipped to excel in whatever they choose to pursue, whether it be college, vocational training, or a business venture.

On Friday, May 13, the Acts4Youth boys will participate in their First Annual 5K Fun Run Fundraiser, an event that has been organized with strong support from Friends and Parents of the School (FANS). “We love what they do,” says FANS president Nancy Getter. “It’s a consistent and reliable program – not something that comes and goes – that has received rave reviews from parents, the boys, their teachers and their families.”

Each boy would like to raise a minimum of $100 to participate in a new extended day academy. Everyone is invited to attend and even if you’re not a runner, a one-time gift as small as $25 will aid these young men in their reach for something higher.

The event runs from 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. at Guilford Elementary/Middle School. For details on how you can help, visit www.acts4youth.com or contact them at Acts4Youth@gmail.com.

Share
0

Related posts

November 4, 2020

Community Perspectives on Crime and Policing at Third Neighborhood Conversations Series


Read more
October 16, 2020

Neighborhood Conversations explore pandemic response, election challenges


Read more
October 16, 2020

Staff Member Adrian Phillips Voted Freshman Class President at Morgan


Read more
ABOUT US

Strong City Baltimore helps people who do good do more. We believe that Baltimore is made stronger by the work of community-based initiatives and leaders. Through fiscal sponsorship and other capacity-building efforts, we provide financial management and strategic supports that empower grassroots leaders to carry out their vision of community change.

Toolbox Access
CONTACT INFORMATION

Strong City Baltimore
2101 E. Biddle Street
Stone Building
Suite 1100
Baltimore, MD 21213

Email: info@strongcitybaltimore.org

Phone: (410) 261-3500

Looking to rent space at
The 29th Street Community Center?
Call (443)213-0394

Disclosures

SIGN UP TO RECEIVE OUR NEWSLETTER!


© 2020 Strong City Baltimore. Web Design by Baltimore Web Design