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Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community are located at the Elizabethtown Farmer's Market on Fridays at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and Columbus County Farmer's Market on Saturdays at 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.   Contributed by GoFundMe Page
Men and Women United for Youth and Families, CDC (MWUYF) is a registered 501(c)3 non-profit organization located in Delco, NC that serves underprivileged and at-risk youth in Lower Bladen, Northwestern Brunswick, and Columbus Counties. We have an outstanding Youth Ambassadors Program which aims to instill leadership, entrepreneurship, and social skills in youth through agriculture and civic engagement. On May 24-26th, our Youth Ambassadors will be hosting their Second Annual Food Justice Summit at Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center. But we need your support to make this thing happen! Last year’s summit was an incredible achievement! We had over 60 youth from throughout rural Eastern NC in attendance, nearly 100% of whom were youth of color. The goals of this year’s Summit are the same as last year’s: to build awareness around food systems issues, develop skills for advocacy, and empower youth to be change-makers in their communities. In light of Hurricane Florence, the theme we will focus on this time around is Climate and Food Systems Resiliency– developing a network of youth in rural NC that build power FROM THE GROUND UP to fight climate change and build a more inclusive food system. To keep the Summit accessible to all, we need to raise a lot of money. And while our accommodations are quite rustic (think cabins in the woods, fire pits, and forest trails…) we still need to fundraise for those accommodations, plus meals and transportation for 80 youth throughout NC. Will you help us? Yes? Awesome! We are so grateful for your generosity! Every little bit helps! Here’s how far your $$ will go: $30 pays for meals for 1 youth participants for the entire event $35 pays housing for 1 youth participant for 1 night $100 covers the cost of one meeting space for the weekend (of which we need 3) $150 pays for transportation stipends for one youth group to travel to the retreat center Men And Women United: Promote Personal And Family Development Through Education And Give Men, Women And Children The Necessary Tools To Become Economically Self- Sufficient Through Programs That Provide Job Skills, Leadership Skills, Hands On Training, Communication Presentation, Critical Thinking Skills And A Network Of Friends To Help Them Grow Into Becoming Strong Leaders Within Their Communities. Congratulations to Harold Boyd, a sophomore at New Hanover High School. Harold has been selected as one of only 56 high school sophomores in the nation to attend the Telluride Associate Sophomore Seminar (TASS) program at the University of Michigan this summer. TASS is a 6 week immersion program featuring college-level seminars on topics related to critical black and ethnic studies and is free for selected students. Harold is also a Youth Ambassador for a Better Community.  The Youth Ambassadors attended the North Carolina Climate Justice Summit located at Haw River State Park on March 1-3, 2019. The North Carolina Climate Justice Summit is a space for participants to co-create joint projects, share translocal learning, and develop authentic relationships across differences of identity and strategy.      The Youth Ambassadors Awards & Recognition Banquet recognizes our youth for their outstanding contributions to our organization and the community. Together they are making a difference in the areas of environmental stewardship, social justice ans sustainable economic development. This year's guest speaker, Marvin Rothwell, Analytical Solutions Manager UNC Healthcare.    The Annual Car & Truck Show Scholarship Fundraiser due to take place in Riegelwood, NC this Saturday, September 29, 2018 has been postponed. It will be arranged for a later date.
 East Arcadia School Beta Club   The Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community presenting their program to East Arcadia School Beta Club.  East Arcadia Principal, Mrs. Clark and English Teacher, Mrs. Lennon along with the Beta Club and the Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community.  The Youth Ambassadors were awarded a donation from the Elizabethtown Optimist Club after their presentation about the program and how they are making a difference in their community.
 The Youth Ambassadors for a Better Community sharing what's unique about their product to the Produce Manager, Kay Sturgill of Piggly Wiggly Riegelwood, NC.
Several Youth Ambassadors were chosen to participate in NC A&T State University-Cooperative Extension 4-H Food Challenge on December 1-3. They were trained on two different curriculums: Texas Food Challenge and Teen Cuisine. The training objectives: -Introduce Extension Professionals to the 4-H Food Challenge Program -Teach participants how to implement the program in your home county -Provide a hands-on training that will help participants fully understand the program -Provide participants with helpful tips for implementing the program The Youth Ambassadors explored grassroots solutions that make our communities more resilient, more equitable and more powerful .          West Fraser wood product company hosted a Pre-Employment Skills Training (HRD) Class at the Tri-County Job Center. The students learned essential workplace skills. In addition, they learned proper interviewing techniques and prepared a professional resume.    |
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