My name is Michael C. Washington. I am currently executive director of a nonprofit called "Empower People, inc." Like the Urban Youth Action campaign, our activities include reaching out to our youth who are our future doctors, lawyers, teachers, adminstrators, businesspersons, and the like. However, our biggest challenge is dissuading our young people away from drugs, gangs and violence. Also, teen suicide is a big problem, too.
We should all fight in the cause to bring cohesiveness to our downtrodded communities. Thumbs up to UYA
As a graduate of the UYA program, I can speak first hand of its' impact on the life of young people. UYA provided me with important career development opportunities and post-secondary education assistance which laid the foundation for my future success as a teacher, school administrator and non profit executive. I was also taught valuable leadership skills and about the importance of staying connected with my community. I appluad the great work of UYA and am excited to be a continued supporter of the organization!!!!!!!!!!!!!