Green Job Training and Education
Young Visionaries is beginning a green job training and education effort as part of its employment development program. Building green communities cannot be achieved without youth well-equipped to enter the workforce with a strong green mindset. The issues of dwindling resources, clean water and air, climate concerns and toxins are not reserved for future generations but are real problems to address today. Read the rest of this entry »
San Bernardino Ranked 3rd Highest in Gang Activity Nationwide
Last Friday, October 28th, the 2011 National Gang Threat Assessment report was released. In the report, San Bernardino County, California, ranked third nationally with 40,558 identified gang members. Cook County, Illionis came in second with 60,125 identified gang members. Los Angeles County took first place with 68,208, according to FBI numbers.
Although Young Visionaries has centers in multiple states, San Bernardino is where the organization’s central office is located, and where the group orginated. The report reflects the enormous need to help at-risk youth within YVYLA’s home service area. San Bernardino County Supervisor, Neil Derry, said the proliferation of gang members in the county is a demographic trend dating back more than 20 years, tied to a migration of low-income families from neighboring counties seeking more affordable housing. Read more…
Terrance Stone Named Finalist in 2011 Spirit of Entrepreneur Award
Young Visionaries founder and CEO, Terrance Stone was nominated as one of 25 top finalist in this year’s Spirit of the Entrepreneur Award. The “Spirit Award” is intended to honor top business leaders within California’s Inland Empire. The award ceremony is scheduled for early November.
Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway
Help support YYYLA’s efforts among other local community groups to give free Thanksgiving turkey to families in Rialto, CA area. Our goal is to raise funds to bring a Thanksgiving turkey to 200 families. Read more…
Young Visionaries Supports Toy Drive
Young Visionaries supports the annual San Bernardino Nitro2Go Christmas Festival. Young Visionares contacts families in need who are the recipients of the festival’s annual toy drive. Read more…
