Voices of Youth Celebration 10:59 PM

Orleans Parish High School Juniors and Seniors are invited to attend

our City-Wide Presidential Inauguration Celebration

Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9:00am - 3:00pm

Sheraton New Orleans - 500 Canal St. New Location!!

Click

 here to view Voices of Youth Flier

RSVP at fyfrwilcox@yahoo.com or 504.895.2922 ext. 110

Tha

nk you WDSU for sponsoring The Fountain of Youth Foundations Inaugural Day live broadcast! 

                                      

The celebration will include:

 

-Live coverage of the Presidential Inauguration of

 President-Elect Barack Obama presented by WDSU!

-Musical Performances

-Booths and Vendors

-Food

-Transpor

tation

-College Fair-A special presentation from the City of New Orleans

The Fountain of Youth Foundations would like to “Bring D.C. to New Orleans!” Through live Satellite feeds, web-casts, and corresp

ondents covering activities from New Orleans and D.C., young people from all over the city would be able to witness the Presidential Inauguration of the 44^thPresident to New Orleans.

In partnership with First Street United Methodist Church and the Louisiana Annual Conference, the Fountain of Youth Foundations is a non-partisan grassroots organ

ization that guides high school youth through youth organizing and leadership development. A strong mentoring program and service learning projects guide our youth to participate in community building activities that will give them real world experience in becoming future leaders and professionals.

Projects 11:08 PM

Projects

Fountain of Youth Kickoff January 2008

Youth Forum March 2008

Summer Service Project June 2008

Leadership Retreat November 2008

Are you a High School Junior or Senior in Orleans Parish? Join Us!

Mondays and Tuesdays 6:00pm-7:00pm

2309 Dryades St. NOLA 70113

Contact Rochelle Wilcox at 504.895.2922 ext 110 or email fyfrwilcox@yahoo.com .

Events 11:04 PM

Events

Voices of Youth Celebration Tuesday, January 20, 2009 9am-3pm

Mentor Training (TBD)

Learn more about how you can be a mentor!
 

Keep checking our site for dates and times of upcoming events.

(Click here to read about FYF in the community)

Mentor Kick Off Event Friday 11:07 PM

Mentor Kick Off Event Friday

You are invited to our Mentor Kick Off Event Friday, August 22, 2008 6pm-8pm
First Street United Methodist Church
2309 Dryades St NOLA 70113 
RSVP at fyfdirector@yahoo.com call 504.895.2922.

Interested In Becoming A Mentor?

Mentors are catalysts that inspire youth to develop and reach their full potential. They offer hope, wisdom, and, experience to help talented young people realize their ambitions. Mentors of the Fountain of Youth Foundations will introduce youth students to their career or profession of interest, nurture leadership skills and motivate them to expand their vision.

We are looking for:

 Doctors - Lawyers - Musicians - Athletes - IT Professionals - Entrepreneurs

Mentor Goals:

• Maintain an ongoing relationship of mutual respect, effective communication and motivation
• Provide an opportunity for career exploration
• Provide academic direction and guidance
• Provide social experiences and cultural enlightenment
• Help youth develop a strong self esteem and positive self image

Participation Requirements

Be at least 21 years old

Have access to an automobile and auto insurance

Have a clean criminal history

Commit to 1year as a mentor at the Fountain of Youth Foundations

If you are interested in participating in our mentoring program or know someone who would be a great mentor, please call Sabrina Short, Executive Director at 504.895.2922 or email fyfdirector@yahoo.com. Mentor Kickoff event will be held August 22, 2008 6-8pm at 2309 Dryades ST NOLA, First PW Street UMC.

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One Child, One Dream, One Future.