In 2023 over 100,000 children were reported as abused or neglected in North Carolina. These numbers are staggering and really tug at my heartstrings. These children often leave home with nothing but the clothes on their backs. In 2022 I partnered with The Dove House Child Advocacy Center to provide backpacks to those children in their time of need.
O - Youth Development
Total Athlete Track Club exists to develop the total athlete through intentional coaching, structured training, and competitive opportunities while building discipline, confidence, and excellence on and off the track.
A community collaborative that brings our schools and community together to support the emotional wellness of school-aged youth in Transylvania County, NC. The vision of TC STRONG is to ensure that every youth in Transylvania County feels confident and secure in connection, purpose, and hope. We rely on evidence-based programs and promising practices to improve emotional well-being and prevent suicide among our youth. Our annual operations plan is heavily informed by field experts, local data, and anecdotal evidence reflecting the specific needs of Transylvania County.
We combine tradition, discipline, and creativity to help youth build skills, confidence, and lifelong friendships.
To nurture and propel high-achieving, under-resourced student to and through college with as little debt as possible.
To reach the underserved and unreached with opportunities, experiences and assistance that creates lasting growth and life advancements.’mmj
Center 360 is dedicated to providing a holistic approach to career development for middle school youth. We believe in nurturing talent, building skills, and creating opportunities for a brighter future
PARLAY Foundation Mission Statement
At the PARLAY Foundation, we empower the next generation of ultimate frisbee athletes through expert coaching, mentorship, and equitable opportunity. Our mission is to create a transformative environment where youth and developing players can unlock their full potential—athletically, mentally, and personally.
We are dedicated to:
Youth Development – Building confident, resilient young athletes through advanced training programs that cultivate leadership, teamwork, and character both on and off the field.
To create and support one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth.
The First Tee of Greater Wilmington will impact the lives of young people by providing educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.