Good Morning!!!

I know it’s been a while, but I’m back. I hope you all have been well.

Last night, I attended an amazing event at the Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails Music Lounge in Charlotte, NC. Hosted by my big brother, Delvin Joyce, this event was a celebration of YDI: Youth Development Initiatives Inc.

YDI is a youth mentorship organization that helps disadvantaged high school students by engaging them in career and college prep training courses, individual post-high school education plans, and real-world employability skills. Some of the programs offered include YDI Career Academy, YDI Family Life Skills Academy, Trades Training (carpentry, construction, and OSHA certification), Academic Tutoring, Program-based Mentoring, Life Management Guidance Courses, and Youth Workforce Development.

YDI helps build their students by using the CARE training process:

• Career & College Readiness
• Academic Enrichment
• Real-World Learning Applications
• Employability Skills

For additional information on YDI, you can visit their official website. You can also stay connected with them on Facebook and Instagram.

For those who would like to support YDI, you can become a volunteer, mentor, or board member. You can also donate to their continued work by clicking here.

Until Next Time…