A word from Executive Director, Sabrina Gilchrist: Right Moves For Youth is synonymous with solutions for the next generation. It goes without question that our society continues to plow its way through these most challenging times. No one would have guessed that we would be dealing with a pandemic and its aftermath. As a country, we continue to face other …
The theme for the 2021-22 Ambassador Leadership program was youth philanthropy. Research shows that when youth are afforded the opportunity to get involved in their community, children and adolescents are given the control and reassurance needed to build their self-worth (Garza & Stephens, 2002). Philanthropy gives youth the power to become valuable contributors now, and essential leaders for the future …
We hope your new year is off to a fantastic start and we are just dropping in to let you know that enrollment for Right Moves For Youth (RMFY) virtual groups is now open! Right Moves For Youth is still committed to providing students in grades 6 – 12 with resources and guidance to graduate high school with a plan …
For over 30 years, Right Moves For Youth and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) have had a special relationship. Beginning with a vision from one of our founders, Sgt. Dave Scheppegrell, who started mentoring a young group of students at Marie G. Davis Elementary School in 1989, we continually partner with CMPD to be a bridge of connection for …
As we continue in our honoring of our students/alumni for Hispanic Heritage Month, we bring you Lissa Fuentes. Lissa came to Right Moves For Youth as a high school student looking for direction. She was invited by her friends and the next thing you know she found family. Lissa always had a desire to make sure that she was giving …
Meet Melvin R. Nicholson. Melvin has been a volunteer with us since 2015. If you were to ask him why he volunteers, he would say, “I LOVE volunteering with RMFY because I get to help make a positive change in our students lives.” Melvin has an amazing story which he freely shares with the students he serves and that story …
FORE!!! COOL WAY TO GIVE TO RMFY ALERT!!!! As you know, our pledge is very important to us and our students here at Right Moves For Youth. The pledge goes: “At all times, I will do my best to: Tell the truth Obey the rules Respect myself and others Be drug-free And help others make the RIGHT MOVES for a …