Merry Christmas from the African American Youth

Harvest Foundation

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Annual Toy Distribution Day

Sunday, December 17, 2023

We are so happy to serve our families and be a part of creating a special holiday season!

And we’re always grateful for our volunteers, donors, sponsors and AAYHF team for making this day possible and year-round programming and events.

AAYHF ANNUAL GIFT-WRAPPING PARTY 2023!

“JOB WELL DONE!”

Look at these beautifully wrapped gifts!

It’s truly heartwarming to see the generosity and dedication of our volunteers and the AAYHF team in bringing joy to families this holiday season. The wrapped gifts look amazing, filled with toys, spirit and ready to spread cheer.

Thank you to all of our wonderful volunteers, donors, sponsors and the AAYHF team for making this another successful event!

Thank you to VISA VIBE for their support to AAYHF’s Annual Toy Drive!

Thanks to 19th Street Baptist Church under the leadership of M.C. Walker for their generous donation to AAYHF’s Annual Toy Drive. We love our community and their support!

AAYHF and CapMetro celebrated the reveal of the bus advertisement – December 13, 2023!

Last Week with AAYHF – “Michael Lofton loves the kids!”

TRAIL OF LIGHTS 2023

Corey H (Corey Hopkins), AAYHF Host & Producer interviews AAYHF Team and Mentors.

This inspiring video features youth sharing their experiences as participants in the mentoring program, their parents, facilitators as well as Michael Lofton, President/Founder/CEO, AAYHF.

Click below to start the video!

The Gift-Wrapping Party – Always a great time for individuals and corporations to share their time

with us!

We appreciate all of our amazing Volunteers!

AAYHF THANKS THE AUSTIN AKA’s FOR THEIR WONDERFUL SERVICE, 12/12/2023

AAYHF ANNUAL GIFT WRAPPING PARTY!

” The AKA’s were thrilled to be Santa’s helpers at the AAYHF Annual Gift-Wrapping Party & Toy Distribution! Tonight, we wrapped hundreds of gifts with pink & green love. Huge thanks to Mr. Lofton for the opportunity to serve and spread holiday cheer. When you call, we’re always ready to lend a hand!”

Thanks to AUTMHQ (Austin Urban Technology Movement) for their day of service at AAYHF wrapping gifts during their “12 Days of AUTMHQ 2023”!

Saturday, December 9, 2023

AAYHF Gift Wrapping Party – Sunday, December 10, 2023

AAYHF would like to thank the volunteers and youth from Wheless Lane Church of Christ.

Michael & Elaine Lofton attended NAACP – 2023 Annual Dewitty Overton Banquet on Saturday, December 9, 2023

Texas Legislative Black Caucus

50th Anniversary Gala –

Sunday, December 10, 2023

CONGRATULATIONS Michael Lofton Founder/CEO/President, AAYHF

MICHAEL LOFTON received the 2023 “Outstanding Texan” Award, nominated by Representative Sheryl Cole during the

50th Anniversary of the Texas Black Caucus Celebration Brunch.

Texas State Representative, Ron Reynolds with Michael Lofton

Texas State Representative, Jarvis Johnson with Michael Lofton

Attorney Carl Richie with Michael Lofton

Houston Commissioner/Former State Senator, Rodney Ellis with Michael Lofton

Healing services for survivors of interpersonal violence.

The Harvest Trauma Recovery Center

www.harvesttrc.org

Mentoring Christmas Program – December 12, 2023

Nov 27 – Dec 1 with AAYHF!

Mentorship is one of the core values of the African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) with the belief that all youth deserve access to positive role models who can help them succeed in school and beyond.

That’s why a variety of programs are offered for all ages.

This is a free program for boys and girls ages 5 through 18 years old.

For more information email us: contactus@aayhf.org or visit us at www.aayhf.org

Tuesday, November 28 – Queens2Be and Boys2Men Mentoring Programs

INVEST IN YOURSELF IN 2024 with accredited workshops like “Resume Development”, “Conflict Management” and more. A list of all the workshops is listed below as well as the Eventbrite registration links.

AAYHF VIDEO LIBRARY

AAYHF Annual Back-to-School Backpack Giveaway Video!

Cap Metro & Harvest Foundation Trauma Recovery Center Video!

Michael Lofton speaks during a Youth Mentoring Session Video!

Mentoring Groups Physical and Nutrition Fitness Day Video!

Dr. Charles Urdy Golf Tournament

STEM & Mentoring

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

MORE AAYHF PROGRAMS

Scan the QR Code or email us at: contactus@aayhf.org

Happening in Austin!

Health & Vaccine Care

Food Pantry Info

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