Youth Development Commission And JPMorgan Chase Successfully Build Character In 60 Young Men Of Color While Building Detroit Neighborhoods
DETROIT, Sept. 11, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- The Youth Development Commission and JPMorgan Chase celebrate contributions of young men of color who were mentored by six neighborhood organizations to implement high, impact-high visibility neighborhood improvement projects in four Detroit neighborhoods. The project mentored, trained and employed 60 young men of color in spring and summer jobs under the tutelage of experienced neighborhood leaders including: Clark Park Coalition, Northend Christian Community Development Corporation, Oakland Avenue Artist Coalition, Keeping Them Alive, Creekside Community Development Corporation, and Hope Community Outreach and Development.
The program is called Building Blocks' participants and community celebrations will take place on Saturday, September 12th at Clark Park - 1130 Clark St., Northend Christian CDC - 9354 Oakland Ave., East English Village Prep High School - 5020 Cadieux Rd., and Meheras Gentry Playfield - 12550 Avondale. Each event will unveil neighborhood projects and recognize youth and volunteer participants. A reception will follow.
"Detroit Building Blocks expands work of The Fellowship Initiative, our existing program helping young men of color overcome obstacles and access the knowledge and skills needed to compete in today's challenging global economy, " said Tosha Tabron, Manager, JPMorgan Chase Participation was competitive and by invitation. The Building Blocks awardees are: Hope Community Outreach and Development; Creekside Community Development Corporation; Keeping them Alive; Clark Park Coalition, Northend Christian Community Development Center and Oakland Avenue Artist Coalition.
"YDC is pleased to partner with organizations to cultivate leadership in young men from across Detroit. There are caring, committed and hard-working young men of color seeking direction, exploring opportunities and pursuing pathways to support their neighbors" according to Donna L. Givens, President, Youth Development Commission .
In addition to employing 60 youth, Building Blocks will provide funding to support four community projects by the aforementioned organizations. The projects result in open- air art and literacy spaces, blight reduction and neighborhood beautification, urban farming and food distribution and other community building opportunities.
Volunteers, mentors and supporting partners can contact Youth Development Commission at www.ydcdetroit.org or 313-963-8916.
About Youth Development Commission:
Youth Development Commission, is a nonprofit youth-oriented organization providing college and career readiness and services to students in Detroit. Since 1994, the organization assist youth with summer and year-round employment, sports and recreational opportunities, after-school activities, and academic training, test preparedness, college financial planng and character development.
Contact:
Gwen Thomas
248.739-2054
Erica Page
313-446-8116
SOURCE Youth Development Commission
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