This nonprofit is life changing for the youth. It is very engaging and helpful for the kids and the mentors provide a safe and welcoming environment for everyone. I think that parents should definitely bring there kids here, they would love it!
Promise Youth Development is the perfect program for today’s youth. PYD creates a sense of belonging. While this program is known to help kids improve their social skills, it also provides academic support. Also, if a child demonstrates risky behavior, this program will intervene by providing guidance and support. Personally, I believe every child should enroll in PYD. You can never go wrong enrolling your child into this program.
I really appreciate the program for accepting my daughter as a staff member. My granddaughter is enjoying the program also, which has allowed her to implement life lessons that she has learned at home. It makes the teenage years lighter to navigate.
My kids really enjoy coming here every Wednesday. Such a positive outlet for them. Miss Tee and the entire staff has always treated my kids and I like family. This program is not only for kids to just come weekly it's a chance for them to have extended family outside of home and feel welcome and also well needed educational resources. My daughter has been on the honor roll ever since she has started this program back in 2022. The reading tutors are phenomenal. My high schooler has definitely learned so much here as well.
I can also see my kids breaking out of their shells since they have been attending this program. We are so appreciative of Promise Youth Development!!
On November 13th, 2024, I had the privilege of being a guest speaker at Promise Youth Development Inc. Words cannot fully capture the profound impact this program has on the young men and women it serves. I was deeply impressed by the remarkable behavior and maturity of every student in the room, something I have rarely, if ever, witnessed.
The mentors of this program are extraordinary, pouring wisdom, guidance, and inspiration into these young lives. The entire evening left me in awe, not only of the program’s teachings but also of the atmosphere of growth and respect it fosters. As I stayed through the entire event, I found myself learning and growing alongside the youth.
These students will undoubtedly look back on their time with Promise Youth Development Inc as one of the most transformative experiences of their lives. I am truly honored to have been a part of such an incredible evening, and I cherished every single moment of it.
Hello, I’m a school teacher for CMS. I heard about this nonprofit from some of my students that I teach that are members of the program. The kids always rave about the experiences they have with other kids and mentors in the program. I think having a program such is this would be beneficial in every community. I know this program has helped develop the character and expand the minds of young people. The numerous amount of field trips that are designed to expose these kids to things they may not experience is the driving positive influence that some kids need to trigger them to make different decisions. This program is something I would suggest for a lot of parents who are looking for an extracurricular activity for their child after school.
Promise Youth Development (PYD) has always stood out with their impact on the community. As a volunteer, I've come to enjoy our weekly time with the kids! The kids at PYD are actually excited to be there. They love that they get to be a part of something every week and throughout the school year. It's been amazing seeing how this program has impacted the kids over time.
As a graduate student and professional in social work, my experience with Promise Youth Development has been nothing short of inspiring. This organization empowers youth by providing them with tools, resources, and support to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.Their commitment to cultivating a sense of belonging and community is evident in everything they do. Promise Youth Development focuses on equity and inclusion. The programs are tailored to meet the diverse needs of the youth they serve, addressing systemic barriers with an intentional, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive approach. As someone passionate about social justice, I deeply admire their dedication to creating opportunities that uplift youth.
I love mentoring for this program! A lot of US have advanced to fancy neighborhoods and provide their children better opportunities and then look down on the ones left behind. Ms Tesha aka Mama Tee makes sure that ALL children from wherever know that they are loved and in a safe space. My daughter never wants to go anywhere dealing with a group a people she thinks may be boring; but the first night she attended this program, she loved it! She said she feels like she can be herself and have real conversations with adults that listen and do not judge.
I have been both a participant and facilitator at many programs, but I can say with all honesty that PYD is by far one of the best places for kids to go for their social emotional, behavioral and physical needs.
My experience with Promise youth has been amazing. I have been a volunteer with promise youth since 2019, and during this period I have had the honor and privilege of interacting and mentor youth of all ages. My experience with the Director of the program, and the other mentors has been life changing because we support each other (we are a family). Promise youth provide a save space for young people to have meaningful conversation. This enrichment program promotes positive relationship between young people and law enforcement officers and teach them conflict resolution skills. The goal is to help our young people realize the very best version of themselves.
PYD is an excellent program for youth. They expose the youth to many different things that most youth don't get exposed to, such as CPR lessons, College tours, Professional sports games, Topics on peer pressure, gun violence, etc. They even help the kids with their academics if they need it.
Promise Youth Development is an exceptional organization that provides something "extra" for children and youth to participate in weekly, after school, which provides exposure and adequate tools to empower them to succeed in life.
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Promise Youth Development is an amazing program that assist our youth with tackling the pressures of "real life situations." The program's focus is on the youth and them having adequate tools and exposure to succeed. The program has mentors, guest speakers and a partnership with The Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department...all that work together to help foster a positive change in our youth. I'm glad to be a part of such an influential organization such as
Promise Youth Development.
As a volunteer I am happy to be part of a community organization that truly cares about our youth. Every decision made is about the best interest of the kids in the program.
The weekly dedication of providing a meal, having activities and continuous support from our police department is a testimony to the success of this non profit.
This program has helped my grandson tremendously. He has learned a lot. How to problem solve, work better with others, and be more respectful. This program is amazing and I love the staff they love our children like we love our children. So thankful
Promise Youth Development Inc is a great program for my son. With extensive conversations, learning, behavior management and mentoring groups. My son has really thrived and opened up while being in this program it has been such an asset for us. I hope this program continues to reach youth for many more years to come.
Promise Youth Development has been a wonderful program for my girls. They have been able to participate in so many wonderful activities on Wednesday evenings. They also have a meet up for teen girls every third Saturday of the month. I would highly recommend this program if you have a child aged 8-18.
i am a participant in this group and i have been in this program for 3 years and recommend this to any one who needs someone or a place to open up too. This is where i can go to express myself and there is always someone to talk to whenever i need it. especially when i need to talk whenever i need some help -Jerell carter
i am a participant in this group and i have been in this program for 3 years and recommend this to any one who needs someone or a place to open up too. This is where i can go to express myself and there is always someone to talk to whenever i need it. -Emilio Romero
i am a participant in this group and i have been in this program for 3 years and recommend this to any one who needs someone or a place to open up too.this is were i can go to express myself and there is always someone to talk to. -Syn'Cere Evans
I've had the joy of watching Promise Youth Development grow and develop on the inside and out as it continues to reach youth of all backgrounds.
I've seen how the founders manage each group of children in respective manners so that each child feels important and knows that their voice is being heard.
The youth genuinely love coming to PYD because it isn't just another "after school program." It's a place where they can be comfortable being their true authentic selves knowing that there are several people in that room who love them unconditionally.
I'm truly honored to be a part of such a unique organization and can't wait to see what the future looks like for PYD!
As a member of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, I’ve had the opportunity to engage with the teenage youth within this program over the past year. It has been inspiring to see the genuine concern and love that Mrs. Tesha Boyd, her husband Andrew, and the other adult mentors give to the youth of this community. I have witnessed the growth and positive behavior changes in these young men and believe this program is a model to be duplicated in other areas of our community.
My name is Alex Watson and I'm a Captain with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department. I've been a part of the Promise Youth Development family for 11 months. I'm truly inspired by the leadership of the program's founders Mrs. Tesha Boyd and her husband Andrew Boyd. The program is preparing these young men and women to be future servant-leaders for the community. This program will serve as a model for youth outreach for the Charlotte community and I'm excited to have the opportunity to observe the program's future growth firsthand!
I am a Police Officer with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department and have worked with children for approximately 20 of my 26 years of service. In June of 2017, I was asked by my supervisor to assist a youth group (Promise Youth Development Inc.) that was attending the CMPD Youth Symposium conducted at the police academy. On that day, I met with the founder of PYD, Tesha Boyd, who was a college classmate of mine. During that time, Mrs. Boyd explained the program and its mission. I could see her genuine concern and love for the children and I hopped on board and became a volunteer.
Since that time, I have mentored several of the male teenager participants. I feel that I have made a positive impact on the youths and introduced them to life skills that will benefit them in the time to come. I attend the weekly meetings and co-facilitate group sessions with the other mentors. I have taken groups on overnight trips as well as field trips during the day. PYD effectively utilizes its resources so that we can introduce the participants to activities and events that they would not normally have the opportunity to do.
I have volunteered and worked with several youth groups in the past and I can truthfully say that there is genuine love for the youths of the Promise Youth Development Inc. Program. I am glad to be a volunteer and be able to give back to the community and help develop the youth along the way.
Tim Gerald
This program provides a unique blend of support from community mentors, social workers and police officers. These volunteers work weekly to provide a warm, supportive and safe environment for children from elementary school through high school to learn their self worth, and to instill in them a set of values and skills which will carry them far into their adult life. The curriculum-based programming offers opportunities for the youth to share their experiences, points of view and real struggles and concerns in a judgement free environment in which both the adults and children learn from and support each other.
This organization has been a great asset to our community! The interaction and the change that I have noticed in the kids since the inception of this program has been amazing to watch. All of the mentors are happy to be there and give their all when interacting with the kids. The kids have respect for the mentors and show great respect to them. The kids are receptive to the stability and consistency of the weekly meetings. The relationship between the police officers and the kids is one step to bridging the gap. Their comfort level around police officers and trust has grown over time. The real life exposure the program offers is a betterment to the kids future. I would recommend this program be recreated in communities across Charlotte, across the country. I give Promise Youth Development 5 Stars!!