While Steve Harvey is praising Trump... Donald Trump is stealing $1.2 billion from kids by removing the budget for after school programs. We have obtained sponsorship, and with your donations we can help elevate 50 students. "It's all about raising our youth to be goal-oriented with high expectations!" The SM YOUTH EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM was founded in 2016 by Lance Cooper (CEO of SM Media, and cousin of ex-NBA player Alonzo Mourning). Our mission is to strengthen the community, and provide under-served, underprivileged, deserving kids with a chance to participate in valuable education opportunities. Many of todays youth never get to experience empowerment classes, it’s our goal to ensure that every child has this opportunity. Your support will open doors for 50 students (age 10-18), and place them in an environment dedicated to helping them live successful, healthier and happier lives. SM YOUTH EMPOWERMENT helps kids with homework assistance, small group tutoring in reading, math, teen council/leadership development; and organized instructional programs for physical activities such as dance, yoga, and martial arts; academic and arts programs such as science, crafts, and theater. We provide developmental tasks – including understanding self and personal values, life skills, dealing with family stress, human growth and development, and issues related to social and emotional transitions from adolescence to adulthood. Through our media sponsors, community partnerships and our own financial assistance process, we can offer 50 students annual enrollment for ONLY $160 per student. $160 per student will assist with food, bus passes for youth travel, team uniforms, camp access, & classroom supplies. Every dollar raised stays local and has a lasting impact on children in our community. Help us #EducateOurYouth. Donate $5 or more to our RVA Youth Empowerment gofundme. "We strive for peace and fulfillment of humankind's potential. Our goal is to provide a network of support that empowers the youth to be leaders and make a change, for a better world." This fundraiser will be ongoing through the end of the year. Please help now if you can. Many thanks! Lance