FOUNDERS ADDRESS

It is enormously heartrending that many youth today can not read, write, or perform in our educational system. In today's society, there are many underserved families with youth whom are struggling financially and feel dislocated, disconnected and detached.  On a daily basis many of our youth experience a lack of nutrition, parental neglect, homelessness and imprisonment. These youth that are left behind, experience many crises and generational abandonment due to indifference, economic disadvantages and cultural perceptions.  

America's youth are speaking to us, are seeking direction and guidance in the challenges of daily self-sufficient livelihood.   

It is no secret that the nations "At Risk Youth" populations are growing with each new generation. Non-profit organizations that are on the frontlines addressing these daily issues, are not receiving the necessary funding. Too many non-profit organizations are being forced to close their doors due to lack of funding, and the nation's volunteer base is on a steady decline.   

There is a moment in time in each individual's life that the opportunity arises to give service to others. No Youth Left Behind Foundation of America (NYLBFA) and its Club on college campuses, chooses to empower youth through knowledge, education and community awareness, thus, creating quality human experiences for youth while at the same time investing in and actively seeking quality programs.   

To reach our  goals and objectives a continual national push is needed to help fund non-profit programs that provide youth development services such as; mentoring, tutoring, counseling, life/job skills, employment services, substance abuse assistance, foster care, shelter, mental/physical health wellness, teen pregnancy assistance and help for the developmentally disabled and handicapped youth.  

The NYLBFA is launching a nationwide grassroots campaign, built from community awareness, youth advocacy, networking with non-profit community programs and community leaders.  We are calling on...College Students, Educators, Faculty, Parents, Law Enforcement and Faith-base Leaders, Community Leaders, Coaches/Athletes and Entertainers to help us and join our recurrent national push to help "At Risk Youth" in America.    

This National Youth Awareness Campaign Launch is a promotional sticker that will be available at college campuses, local businesses, media outlets, non-profit organizations and faith-base organizations in the community. This sticker is one that you can proudly display in your home, office, business, car or website.   

Embrace this opportunity, become involved in the empowerment of removing the barriers for "At Risk Youth".     Become a member of The No Youth Left Behind Foundation of America. 

Thank you for your willingness in accepting this challenge.

 Sincerely,

Carroll Cooks, Founder/President

No Youth Left Behind Foundation of America