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New Manor Community Resource Hub

AAYHF Expands in Manor as Mentoring & Youth Programs Return for 2026

A A Y HF Weekly News & Updates

January 26,2026

New Manor Community Resource Hub

AAYHF is proud to announce a major expansion in Manor: in partnership with Manor ISD , we are transforming the former Manor Excel Academy building into a full-service Community Resource Hub designed to bring opportunity, stability, and wraparound support closer to where families live. This new hub will offer nearly 25 free programs , including mentoring, tutoring, workforce development, counseling, and basic-needs support, addressing a critical gap in communities with limited access to after-school care and family services.

This project builds on what AAYHF has proven effective for over two decades, replicating the strength of our East Austin model while deepening our regional footprint to better serve students and families across the Manor area. KVUE highlighted this expanded partnership and its impact on students most in need.

We also extend sincere appreciation to our local partners Sherwin-Williams , HomeAid Austin , Taylor Morrison , C&Z Enterprise , Saul Paul , Toll Brothers , and our incredible community volunteers for contributing their time, talent, and expertise to help bring this vision to life.

Mentoring Is Back at AAYHF

Building Leaders. Supporting Families. Strengthening Community.

The African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) is proud to announce that our 2026 Mentoring & Enrichment Programs are officially back in session. These programs reflect our long-standing commitment to youth development, academic support, leadership cultivation, and community-centered growth.

Across all programs, participants receive structured mentorship , enrichment activities, and meals , ensuring a holistic approach that supports both learning and well-being.

Tuesday Night Mentoring & Tutoring

Tuesdays | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM | Started January 13, 2026

Tuesday Night Mentoring & Tutoring provides a consistent, structured environment where youth receive academic support alongside character and leadership development.

Dinner provided from 5:15 PM – 5:50 PM
Mentoring and tutoring sessions from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM

This program strengthens confidence, improves academic engagement, and fosters meaningful mentor-to-youth relationships that extend beyond the classroom.

KREW 12 – Digital Media & Production

Thursdays | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM | Started January 15, 2026

KREW 12 introduces youth to the creative and technical foundations of digital media and production. Participants gain hands-on experience in content creation, storytelling, marketing, podcasting, and post-production.

This program bridges creativity with career readiness, equipping participants with skills aligned to today’s digital economy and entrepreneurial pathways.

STEM Technology Program

Thursdays | 5:15 PM – 7:30 PM | Started January 15, 2026

The STEM Technology Program prepares participants for future-focused careers through exposure to robotics, artificial intelligence, 3D printing, gaming, and industry-recognized certification pathways. With hands-on learning and real-world applications, the program promotes innovation, workforce readiness, and long-term economic mobility.