We are a non-profit organization that helps young people in Charlotte, North Carolina, to succeed in life through academic support, life skills training, and leadership development. One of our key leadership development programs is The Ambassador Program, which aims to help middle and high school students become leaders in their schools, communities, and beyond. Each year, the Ambassador Program is …
Estudiantes: Mientras navegan los desafíos de la escuela intermedia y la escuela secundaria, queremos ofrecerles la oportunidad de unirse a un grupo de mentoría virtual semanal. Estos grupos están abiertos a cualquier estudiante de escuela intermedia y escuela secundaria del sistema escolar de Charlotte Mecklenburg y les brindarán apoyo, orientación y la oportunidad de conectarse con compañeros que entienden las …
In 2023, Right Moves For Youth middle and high school students will have access to more resources than ever before to help them achieve success in whatever path they choose. From technological advances to inspiring role models, students will have countless opportunities to succeed. What are the top ways for middle and high school students to be successful in 2023 …
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 …
What a night! We are always excited for our Annual Awards Ceremony and this year was even more special since we were back in person for the first time since 2019. Congratulations to all of the student winners and the community winners, we can’t do this without you. This year’s winners are: Middle School Female Volunteer of the Year – …
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 …
Often times, we report a story of how a volunteer connects to our organization and how they see their impact. But this time, we wanted to do something a little different so we wanted you to get it straight from our volunteer’s experience. Meet Willie Ryder, who for a decade has impacted young people in our program. And this is …
A few weeks ago, we were able to take a group of nearly 50 Right Moves For Youth middle school students to the Aviation Institute of Maintenance to explore a career in aviation mechanics. The day was filled with a tour of classrooms and facilities, meeting administrators & trainers, as well as hands-on training. Students were blown away that this …
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 …
“I just felt stuck! I was raging mad because there was no way out of my situation and I didn’t know what to do to change things.” – RMFY alumni, Amza describing himself as a teenager. Have you ever felt this way? Well this is exactly what Amza was feeling during his 9th grade year at Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology. When …
Attention Students & Parents: Enrollment in Right Moves For Youth is currently open for the 2020-2021 school year! The mission of Right Moves For Youth (RMFY) is to provide students with the resources and guidance to graduate high school with a plan for future success. Our mission is realized through school-based programs designed to promote the positive development of students …