“What should young people do with their lives today? Many things obviously. But the most daring thing is to create stable communities in which the terrible disease of loneliness can be cured.”
– Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
“Youth Empowering Youth”
Empowering youth of today to be leaders tomorrow.
Respectful; Accountable; Courageous; Truthful
Self-Discipline, Manage Time Wisely, Personal Responsibility
Our Empowered Youth
Members: AnnaLisa Chavez, Michael Chavez, Gabe Belmonte, Ani Nenov, Bella Reyes, Sorrell Carr Jr., Sarah Carr, Malik Evans; Kanyisola Anjorin; Crystal Barbee; Lauren Sapp; Katelyn Singleton; Katie Harris
The “Uniquely You” Campaign-Stand Up and Stop Bullying
No one has the right to make you feel different. Working together each one can make a difference.
Inspire to make a difference by working in the following areas:
- Bullying: Who bullies and why? Explore cause and effect and stand up to end bullying.
- Education: As a tutor/mentor we can make a difference in school drop-out.
- The National Facts about Drugs: Trends in Teen Drug and Alcohol use. Peer pressure or pattern in a family?
Topics of Concern
Bullying
Who bullies and why? Effects of being bullied; victimized and prevention.
Self – Worth
Why do we see a rise in the diagnosis of depression in preteens and teens, self-harm (cutting, suicide), eating disorders. Know your self-worth.
Stepping Up
Overcoming the downfalls that comes along with being a teenager. Stepping up and realizing we have responsibilities as we are the leaders of tomorrow.
Youth Advisory Board member with children from GRG (Grandparents raising Grandchildren).
The Happy Youth Advisory Board