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Friends of AAYHF believe it is important to attend this year’s annual Gala with keynote speaker Martin Luther King III because it is an opportunity to support a vital organization that is making a difference in the lives of young people, and to hear from an iconic figure in the fight for civil rights and social justice.
The African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) is a nonprofit organization that provides educational and social support programs to youth in the Austin, Texas area. AAYHF’s programs help young people to succeed in school, develop their talents, and become engaged leaders in their communities.
Click on each of their individual YouTube interviews below to hear their perspective:
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AAYHF Changing The Story Legacy Awards Gala – Released PSA’s
Martin Luther King III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3Z9XR7z9Mk
State NAACP President – Mr. Gary Bledsoe
https://youtu.be/8_EkwyJEH9Y?si=ngXnuQYHL2LR2Fqv
Austin NAACP President – Nelson Linder
https://youtu.be/IQ7T6rBU1J4?si=xJ8PX7htgAhnyoAj
Mr. Carl Hunter – CEO – Building Promises
https://youtu.be/VZ-xGyZTBbE?si=OR5dXN2jKYRsYwz5
Elaine Lofton AAYHF Chief Program Officer
https://youtu.be/qjqN-q02ueY?si=UXPIHkUwj1kbwZUR
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September 18, 2023 – Austin, TX – Avery Ranch Golf Club
THANK YOU to the Austin Ranch Golf Club and the organizers of the 6th Annual
Dr. Charles Urdy Golf Tournament to support
the African American Youth Harvest Foundation.
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AAYHF takes an active role by participating and being present for events that benefit the community.
On, Saturday, September 23 we set up our table of programs and services for guests who attended the
2nd Annual Districtwide Austin ISD Showcase!
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Also, on Saturday, September 23 – AAYHF participated in the
“Take a Loved One for a Checkup”
event, hosted by Austin Public Health.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR ONGOING SUPPORT!
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We’re proud to partner with a variety of organizations who help strengthen our community through park beautification, community outreach, supporting animal needs, and fighting food insecurity. We’re thankful for their dedication and proud to support them during our day of giveback”.
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Young Ladies Group Mentoring – Queens2Be
Mentoring Program – 9/19
Focus was on Leadership & Mindset. 3 Principles of a leadership mindset:
#1 Embrace Failure – without failure, there can be no learning, growing or process.
#2 Work on Building a Growth Mindset – a growth mindset allows you to see obstacles and challenges as opportunities for growth, rather than barriers.
#3 Focus on the Process, Not the Outcome – focusing on daily habits and routines that will lead to success.
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Austin, TX – September 14, 2023, Michael Lofton met with Martin Luther King III to discuss the upcoming four events AAYHF will host
October 27-28, 2023.
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*Gala Weekend Itinerary Update*
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*SPONSORSHIP TABLES AVAILABLE*
Martin Luther King, III,
will be the Keynote Speaker at the African American Youth Harvest Foundation Annual Gala, Saturday, October 28. In addition, he will be present for a VIP Brunch and Statewide Youth Summit.
WEEKEND ITINERARY
Friday, October 27
9am-11am
Tour of AAYHF Facilities &
Youth Resource Center
Location: AAYHF, 6633 Hwy 290 E.,
Suite #307, Austin, TX 78723
Friday, October 27
11:30am-2pm
VIP Brunch w/MLK III & Panel Discussion (Invitation Only)
Location: Impact Hub,
5540 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78756
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Saturday, October 28
Statewide Youth Summit
Registration Required
Email us: contactus@aayhf.org
9am-1pm
Location: AISD Performing Arts Center, 1500 Barbara Jordan Blvd.,
Austin, TX 78723
*Seeking Sponsorship
Saturday, October 28
“Changing the Story” Annual Gala
6pm-7pm – Reception
7pm-10pm – Formal Dinner & Event
Location: Fairmont Austin Hotel,
101 Red River Street, Austin, TX 78701
For Sponsorship and Special Event inquires contact Michael Lofton: MRLOFTON@AAYHF.ORG
Reserve Your Seat Here
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AAYHF would like to thank AISD for the utilization of the AISD Performing Arts Center, which will be the venue for the
Statewide Youth Summit.
Registration coming within the next few weeks.
AAYHF also would like to thank the IMPACT HUB for the use of their facility where the AAYHF MLK III – VIP Brunch will be hosted.
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We hope you will consider attending the AAYHF Annual Gala on October 28, 2023. It is a great opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young people in Austin and to celebrate local Honorees that are making a difference in our community.
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You will have the opportunity to hear from Martin Luther King III, a powerful advocate for social justice.
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You will be supporting the work of AAYHF, which is dedicated to helping youth succeed.
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You will be part of a special evening that will celebrate the achievements of local Honorees.
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Tickets are selling fast for the AAYHF Annual Gala. Secure your table/tickets today! This will be a
Formal Dinner Event.
Purchase Gala Tickets Here!
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Manifest Home Health is hosting a job fair September 27, 8am-6pm and seeking to fill 25 positions!
Location: 6633 Hwy 290 E., #311, Austin, TX 78723
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See for yourself the excitement that takes place in our Mentoring Programs and around the Offices of the Harvest Foundation!
Open the YouTube video links below to learn more about the vision and mission Michael Lofton, Founder & CEO, and the AAYHF Team have for young people!
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Queens to Be/Q2B and Boys2Men/B2M are weekly scheduled AAYHF mentoring programs held onsite every Tuesday. Our mentoring programs are year-round and free for youth participants. For more information contact email us at contactus@aayhf.org
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At our weekly boys and girls mentoring sessions–we help create smiles while making new friends in an energetic and fun-learning environment!
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Mentoring starts with caring adults! Interested in becoming a mentor with AAYHF? Contact DeAndre Wheeler at dwheeler@aayhf.org
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Physical fitness is an important part of overall health and well-being, and it’s wonderful that the AAYHF Boys2Men all male mentoring group is including it as part of their program.
Physical fitness can help young men in a variety of ways, including:
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Improved physical health, Increased self-esteem, Reduced stress, Improves sleep, Increased energy and improved academic performance.
If you’re interested in enrolling a young man or becoming a mentor, please contact DeAndre Wheeler at dwheeler@aayhf.org
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AAYHF Queens to Be (Q2B) girls mentoring group is an outstanding example of the commitment that the AAYHF team has to young people. The program provides girls with the support and guidance they need to succeed, and it helps them to develop into strong, confident women.
The program is designed to help girls in a variety of ways, including:
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Academic support, Life skills, Personal development, Social Skills, Healthy Relationships and more!
For more information and enrollment email us at contactus@aayhf.org
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“Youth Leadership Institute”! AAYHF is partnering with the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc – Beta Psi Omega Chapter to provide this year-long leadership program to youth ages 10 – 13 years old and we have room for more! We meet on the second Saturday of each month.
For more information email us at: contactus@aayhf.org
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Michael Lofton with Gloria Vera-Bedolla attending the Dream Together 2030 at the Texas State Capitol on August 28, 2023.
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Saturday, August 26, 2023 –
Event Day –
60th Anniversary MLK March on Washington for Jobs & Freedom –
Washington, D.C.
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AAYHF CEO, Michael Lofton and wife, Elaine, attended the 60th Anniversary of the March on Washington. In addition to Lofton’s scheduled meetings, Michael met the following individuals:
Rev. Al Sharpton. Pastor Frederick Haynes, National Urban League President Marc Morial, Dr. Michael Eric Dyson, Hakeem Jefferies, Mayor Andrew Young, Mario Van Peebles, Korey Wise, Attorney Benjamin Crump, CNN Political Contributor Van Jones, First Lady of New York, several members from the U.S. Congressional Black Caucus and many more.
The event was breathtaking, and a lot of critical information was shared. I will post a lot of the speeches from the 20 plus speakers. Michael and Elaine met Martin Luther King III and family before they left D.C. on Sunday, and they look forward to coming to Austin to be with the community on October 27th and 28th.
We hope everyone can come and join us for all the events we have planned.
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Friday, August 25, 2023 – March on Washington
Pre-Event Day – Washington, D.C.
Michael Lofton photographed with, Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder & President, National Action Network (NAN)/Civil Rights Activist, Senior Pastor, Frederick D. Haynes, III (Dallas, TX) and Marc H. Morial, President, National Urban League.
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“Thank you, Mr. Lofton and the team at @aayhfoundation for all the amazing work you do for our youth & community. We had a great time seeing your programs in action!”
-CortezConsulting
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AAYHF COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND SUPPORT
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Thank you to our friends at The Brewtorium Brewery & Kitchen (Austin, TX) for their ongoing support!
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“Delighted to connect Michael Lofton, CEO of
African American Youth Harvest Foundation
with
TCSOA (Travis County Sheriff’s Officers Association)
leadership. I’m grateful that The Association presented a check to support AAYHF youth programs.”
—Commissioner Ann Howard – at
Travis County, Texas – Government
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Thanks to Jack n Jill Austin Chapter for supporting AAYHF!
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Thank you to A+ Federal Credit Union for their generous support of AAYHF families and programs!
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Congratulations AAYHF on the Nomination!
Become a
Wheatsville Food Co-op Owner
and become eligible to cast your vote for the African American Youth Harvest Foundation to win the
2024 Community Action Award
in the November election!
Find out more about Wheatsville and their all-natural grocery store here in Austin as well as membership information (read more below) or
click here>>>
Learn More Here!
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STEM, Technology, 3-D Printing, Gaming & Coding and more is offered at no charge for youth ages kindergarten through 12th grade inside of the Dell Tech Lounge.
STEM workshops are one of the continuous programs that AAYHF offers for young people.
What is STEM? STEM consists of the natural sciences, technology-related, engineering and math fields.
For more info: contactus@aayhf.org
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Michael Lofton, Founder & CEO, AAYHF, will be one of the panel speakers at “Mental Health Forum” on September 30, hosted by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc.
*Location: AAYHF Offices, 6633 Hwy 290 E., #307, Austin, TX 78723
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African American Youth Harvest Foundation
www.aayhf.org
6633 Hwy 290 E., #307
Austin, TX 78723
512-428-4480
Email:
CONTACTUS@AAYHF.ORG
Michael Lofton, Founder & CEO
WAYS TO DONATE:
www.aayhf.org/donate
Text a Donation: Text the word
CHANGE to 77948
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