Dear Board Members,

We are thrilled about the opportunities ahead in 2025! While we are newly formed as a nonprofit, our 20+ years of serving the next generation set a strong foundation for impactful work.

We plan to host a Board Meet-and-Greet in the second quarter, and will share more details soon. In the meantime, we invite you to reflect on the impact we’ve made together in 2024:

• Official formation of our nonprofit and solidifying our mission and vision
• A summer workshop series engaging over 200 students, where we saw young people embrace new challenges and grow in remarkable ways. Participants developed practical skills in hosting, running cameras, managing logistics, and vendor coordination during real-world events, preparing them for future opportunities.
• Workshops in the arts that unlocked creativity and confidence as students learned to speak in front of large audiences, perform, edit videos, and use social media effectively. These moments not only inspired individual expression but also built communication and leadership skills that will impact their futures.
• A unique opportunity for college students to volunteer through our foundation, enabling them to connect with younger participants while honing their leadership abilities. By mentoring and taking on key responsibilities, these students not only gave back but also grew personally and professionally.

These activities went beyond teaching skills; they created an environment where students stepped into their potential, found their voices, and made lasting connections. We are incredibly proud of the transformation we witnessed in both the students and the volunteers who supported them.

We can’t wait to share with you the humble yet impactful beginnings we are experiencing under our new nonprofit status. Thank you for being part of this journey as we lay a strong foundation for transformational work in the years to come.