Youth Centered, Youth Led

A strong sense of self, the confidence to overcome any obstacle, and a keen ability to lead in any situation are just a few of the qualities we hope our Ambassadors gain before leaving our program. In partnership with our long-time partner ChildFund International, the Ambassadors serves a core group of students, currently about forty, who come from all seven high schools in Jackson Public Schools.

The Ambassadors work diligently throughout the year on several activities including designing and running an annual youth retreat, developing a communication plan for the recently passed Jackson Public Schools bond referendum, and interpreting and inputting student survey data for a report on the impact of school environment on students throughout the school district.

As we close out 2018, we all look forward to a brighter future for kids – like our Ambassadors. These amazing young people have set their sights not only on making a better life for themselves but also on improving their communities. And we owe them our commitment to supporting their efforts. Investing in them means investing in our future.