We established the RealTalk ATL Ambassador Society in 2009 to help the teen members gain life skills training and cultural exposure, plan events, and collaborate with Future Foundation on curriculum. This year, we’ve given our RealTalk ATL Ambassadors, who are at various high schools throughout Atlanta, a new responsibility: help promote Love To Stand Out, our one-year campaign that builds on the Future Foundation’s “Prepare to Stand Out” slogan and calls to mind both the idea that “it takes love to stand out” and that students should “love to stand out”—because it’s hard to be different from your peers. The campaign includes a monthly theme that relates specifically to the areas of … [Read more...] about RealTalk ATL Ambassadors spread the word about Love To Stand Out
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Earl Johnson commends Future Foundation during recent visit
Each year, more than 800 male and female youth 12-18 participate in our Real Talk ATL abstinence until marriage and healthy relationships program. That’s why we were thrilled when Earl Johnson, Director, Office of Family Assistance, US Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families (ACF), praised the program during a recent Future Foundation visit. Johnson observed that “Future Foundation is the Ambassador for men and women and boys and girls in being better decision makers,” and told the audience that “Future Foundation is a place of hope for a lot of people.” Prior to joining ACF, Johnson was senior Policy Advisor to Oakland, California Mayor Ron … [Read more...] about Earl Johnson commends Future Foundation during recent visit
Oct. 12, 2013 – TEAM U.P. Presents Future Foundation’s 1st Annual Breast Cancer Powder Puff Football Game
We are still in need of sponsors and vendors. Please check out our sponsorship letter for more info. If you have any questions, please contact Brittany Gray, [email protected]; 404-766-0510. Ladies - to sign up for a team AND Gentlemen - if you would like to cheer on our ladies during the game, please RSVP and contact Ms. Gray at the info above. This event is open to the public, so please bring your friends and families as we will have activities to accommodate all ages. More details to come! … [Read more...] about Oct. 12, 2013 – TEAM U.P. Presents Future Foundation’s 1st Annual Breast Cancer Powder Puff Football Game
Designing Our Future Presentation Day
Friday's Designing The Future Presentation Day was a great success! Our young ladies presented their inspiration boards on their styles for the first apartments. Their styles ranged from eclectic, modern, to transient. We thank Janet Prioleau for donating her time, enriching the lives of our young women and showing them that visions are attainable. Special thanks to our community partners Federal Home Loan Bank, City of College Park Recreation, Neighbor Newspapers, and Kroger for donating your time and resources. … [Read more...] about Designing Our Future Presentation Day
A Lesson in Physics – Poster Car Competition
Last week's lesson in Physics courtesy of Lead Teacher, Glen Hordges: Efficiency = Distance x 454 / Weight (gm) - the ratio of effective output to the total input! Students of the Reef House Teen Center had the opportunity to plan, design, and construct a poster car using the following materials: one sheet of poster board, one plastic drinking straw, two P.C. 1/2 x 3 1/2 hanger rods, 1 ruler, pair of scissors, a glue gun, a compass, scrap paper & a pencil. The goal was to transport a "C" battery while traveling a maximum distance beyond a 3x4 ft. launching ramp. The group with the lightest car gaining the greatest distance would achieve the best efficiency overall. In groups of … [Read more...] about A Lesson in Physics – Poster Car Competition
Summer is OVER! Reef House Celebration @ Brady Recreation Center/Baseball Field – August 2nd
Staff, students, and families will have the opportunity to participate in games and activities to end summer camp with a bang! There will be a basketball game between the Teen Center and the Learning Center. Join us! The event will last from 12-4 pm. … [Read more...] about Summer is OVER! Reef House Celebration @ Brady Recreation Center/Baseball Field – August 2nd