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Empowering youth and teens to raise their hands. Ronald A. Burgess Jr. Foundation Inc delivers empowerment initiatives to schools, programs, and institutions, promoting youth development. Our storytelling and workshop approach encourages students to engage and participate. We equip them with practical tools and strategies to build confidence and achieve goals. Please visit our website to find out how we can support your school, program, or institution's endeavors. #youthempowerment #storytelling #empowerment #nonprofit

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We appreciate all the schools and programs we work with, for trusting us to empower your youth. Had a great time learning about RISE Academy and was blessed to speak with the educators, students and families. Ronald A. Burgess Jr. Foundation Inc distributed 150+ of our mental health & student motivators kits to students and their respective families. Learn more about how we empower students and families: Ronburgessjrfoundation.org

We didn’t come this far to just come this far. It’s days like this that make me think about my father. My father was a resilient man who made the decision to step into his sons life. I was 27 years old when I first met my father. We would talk often, and no matter how proud of him I told him I was, it was so difficult watching him drown in guilt and shame… Every single phone call he would remind me of how sorry he is for not being present the first 27 years of my life… I would simply respond “dad I’m proud of you. Don’t worry about all that. I understand that addiction isn’t a choice.” This would indeed bring him a bit relief, but every call always ended in my father crying “Son I’m so sorry man.” Truth is I never really seen a man I looked up to cry till I seen my father cry. I’ve never witnessed a man who made himself so vulnerable to his son and the world. It was evident my father was on a mission to gain back everything he lost through his addiction; and I was privileged to be a part of it! My father passed way January of this year. I miss him so much. I wake up to his obituary next to my bed every morning. To be transparent, everyday has been tough since then. But, you ever sit and wonder why do you do what you do? what’s your purpose in life? Well I found mine at age 27; my purpose is to let other fathers know they can do it. They didn’t come this far to just come this far. My purpose is to provide other sons like me a shoulder to lean on. It’s days like this that make me think about my father. Today, I was surrounded around other resilient people whose on the same journey he was. It’s days like this that make me think about my father.

All great things begin with an idea. Start where you are, Use what you have, and just do what you can. Ronburgessjrfoundation.org

Had a great time serving at Woodrow Adams Jr Annual Backpack Drive. 508 Forever Young 501(c)(3) empowerd and equipped so many families today!

“Strengthening communities by empowering the youth and families within.” ♥️🫱🏾🫲🏿 Here’s a glance at one of our workshops for teens, their respective families, parents and supports. An empowering workshop for teens seeking to build the confidence, resilience and momentum needed to achieve their goals. Visit RBJF Inc. website to get your students, teens and families involved. Ronburgessjrfoundation.org

You can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed. Ronburgessjrfoundation.org

Life is a journey worth walking; although it may be a rough journey, remember you’re not alone. Let me tell you my three takeaways from this walk, although I didn’t of course plan on doing this much walking… 1). Discipline is doing what you need to do, even when you don’t feel like it- we all know the benefits of walking; just do it, and you’ll feel better after. 2). You’re not on the journey alone- while out walking, I met some nice people; we engaged in healthy dialogue and waved at each other. Speaking of mindfulness, It was a beautiful thing. 3). It’s ok to glance at how far you’ve come- at times I’d look back to see all the progress I’ve made; this gave me joy and motivated me to go further.

We’re just planting seeds ☀️🌱 Our aim is to help students in Grades 6-12 build confidence and implement coping skills to overcome common challenges. Learn more about how we do this with our storytelling conferences. https://lnkd.in/gVbundu