January 8, 2017

Athletes and Youth Mentorship Event

Fundraiser & Education Dialogue

Professional Athletes and Youth Mentorship in Urban Public Schools

Convened by the University of Texas Charter School System

WHEN: Thursday, February 2, 2017 • 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: Dominion Church International, 4411 Dallas Street, Houston, TX 77023

WHAT: A panel of professional athletes, coaches and community stakeholders will unpack the important role that professional athletes should and do play in the lives of urban public school youth. Best practices and tips will be shared in a collaborative atmosphere.

Panel will be followed by a live auction on items including an autographed football from Vince Young and oversized student artwork. A VIP reception will take place after the event.

WHO: Audience will be comprised of community members from the Houston area.

WHY: To leverage the upcoming Super Bowl LI to address an important topic within the Houston community.

IMPACT: Event proceeds will fund art, music and play therapy for UT-University Charter School students who are in foster care at DePelchin-Richmond and adjudicated youth programs at Unlimited Visions Aftercare.

Panel Moderator: Dr. Lisa K. Thompson, Professor, College of Education at Prairie View A&M University

Panelists:

Jermell Charlo, WBC Super Welterweight World Champion
Dr. Courtney L. Flowers, Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Texas Southern University
Dr. Akilah Francique, Track athlete (former), Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology, Prairie View A&M University
Derrick James, Professional boxing trainer, fitness and life coach
Kendrick Kitchens, JSU Wide Receiver (former), Football Coach at Houston Baptist University
Russell Shepard, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wide Receiver
Markeith Spears, LSU Linebacker (former), top- producing real estate agent in Houston

Register at Eventbrite.

For more information, contact: Michael McKenzie, UT Charter School Executive Principal – Houston Area.

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? Contact: Jazmine León-Wing, Director of Development, by email or phone: (512) 471-7033

Basepoint (Arlington and Forney)
A PHP and day-treatment program that provides youth with teen-centered, evidence-based mental-health treatment therapies for youth struggling with mental health disorders.

Boysville (Converse)
A residential program serving adolescents (grades 6-12) that provides a safe, structured family environment helping prevent and resolve social and emotional problems long term.

Cedar Crest Hospital (Belton)
An inpatient treatment program to help teens ages 12 through 17 who are struggling with emotional problems and substance abuse.

Clearfork Academy North (Fort Worth)
A residential treatment program for adolescent males, between the ages of 13 and 18, who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and the accompanying mental health and behavior issues.

Clearfork Academy South (Cleburne)
A residential treatment program purpose-built for adolescent females, between the ages of 13 and 18, who struggle with substance abuse or addiction and the accompanying mental health and behavior issues.

Dell Children’s Medical Center (Austin)
A partial hospitalization program for 13-17 year olds with behavioral and mental health disorders who are cared for by a multidisciplinary team designed to meet the adolescent’s physical, emotional, social and spiritual needs.

Georgetown Behavioral Health Center (Georgetown)
A psychiatric hospital offering comprehensive mental healthcare programs and services for adolescents (ages 13-17) whose acute symptoms require a safe and therapeutic environment.

Helping Hand Home for Children (Austin)
A home that provides nurturing and therapeutic care for children (grades K-6) who have suffered severe abuse and neglect.

High Point (San Antonio)
A day treatment program serving students (grades 1-12) with psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, sexual behavior and developmentally delayed issues.

Laurel Ridge (San Antonio)
A residential treatment and hospital facility serving students (grades K-12) with psychiatric, neuropsychiatric, sexual behavior and developmentally delayed issues.

Methodist Children’s Home (Waco)
A non-profit childcare ministry that serves adolescents (grades 7-12) who are unable to live at home for various reasons.

Nexus Neurorecovery Center (The Woodlands)
A medical model residential treatment center helping adolescents navigate simultaneous physical, mental, and behavioral health needs.

Olympia Hills Gymnastics (Buda)
A gymnastics program for students (grades 4-8) who are participating in competitive gymnastics at the elite level.

Pathfinders Camp (Driftwood)
A therapeutic camp that serves emotionally disturbed and learning-disabled boys (grades 5-12) providing the skills necessary for successful community living.

Pathways 3H (Mountain Home)
A residential wilderness program for pre-adolescent and adolescent boys (grades 6-12) with behavioral difficulties who may otherwise be headed to incarceration or therapeutic lockup.

Safe Haven Youth Ranch (Hempstead)
A residential program that combines evidence-based trauma treatment interventions, 4-H youth development and individualized behavior skills training for youth who have experienced traumatic life events.

Settlement Home (Austin)
A residential treatment center for girls (grades 6-12) who are in need of 24-hour therapeutic care.

SJRC Texas (Bulverde)
A campus caring for children who have been affected by trauma, abuse and neglect.

Texas NeuroRehab Center (Austin)
A medical facility that serves students (grades K-12) with brain injury, neuro-behavioral issues, and/or who are considered medically fragile.

University Charter School

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