JANUARY 2014
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities
Y.A.L.L. Inc. kicked-off it's programming with Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Activities.
OnJanuary 2014 Y.A.L.L. participated in events in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. We assisted in a cemetery clean-up, toured the MLK Center in Atlanta, Georgia, and assisted One Heart Ministries as they hosted a "Night Impact Service" at SafeHouse Outreach, feeding the word of God and a healthy meal to over 120 homeless and/or less fortunate individuals.
FEBRUARY 2014
- Black History Month - Valentine's Day Y.A.L.L., Inc. - Black History Month with a focus on"Love & Relationships"
On Saturday, February 22, 2014 Y.A.L.L. members participated in the 2014 Atlanta Black History Parade and visited historic sites near the parade route.
On Saturday, February 15, 2014 Y.A.L.L. members Volunteered at Rockdale Cares Inc.'s Valentine Dance for developmentally disabled adults.
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MARCH 2014
- Women's History Month Y.A.L.L., Inc. - programs to inform teens about the election process, candidates for various offices and host a voter registration drive.
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APRIL 2014
- Earth Day Y.A.L.L., Inc. - focus on projects and activities that are related to protecting the earth.
Y.A.L.L. began developing a mentoring program to teach elementary students about gardening, nutrition, the environment and more.
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MAY 2014
- Mother's Day - Memorial Day Y.A.L.L., Inc. - School Achievements & Awards Ceremony
On Saturday, May 12, 2014 Y.A.L.L. members collectively earned 49.5 hours in commemoration of the 2014 Global Youth Service Day for the 1st Hershey's Track & Field Games held in Georgia's Newton County. The event hosted by the Cornerstone Track & Athletic Association, Inc. was sanctioned by the Newton County Recreation Commission.
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JUNE 2014
- Father's Day Y.A.L.L., Inc. - Teen Awareness Programs (violence, drugs, peer pressure)
Y.A.L.L., Inc. - host a Celebrating Teens Cookout/Party Y.A.L.L. members attended a Father's Day Cookout. Y.A.L.L. members served as interns at the KidSpot Summer Camp held at Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers, GA.
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JULY 2014
- Fourth of July |
Y.A.L.L, Inc. - focus on Fitness and Health Month, encouraging youth to participate in/attend outdoor activities they may have never experienced (hiking, boating, track & field, etc.)
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In celebration of Olympic Day 2014 Y.A.L.L. members are serving as youth mentors to girls ages 5-12 enrolled in the Women's Sports Foundation's GoGirlGo! Fitness Program.
Y.A.L.L. members participated in Olympic Day 2014 hosted by the Cornerstone Track & Athletic Association, Inc. Members meet Mr. Bob Pickens, a former wrestling olympian and Chicargo Bears player, participated in a Bodybuilding Basics for Teens Workshop by local bodybuilder Consuela Whitfield and Coach Glenroy Hodge. They also learned about and participated in a simulated game of cricket during a Cricket Basics Workshop presented by Ms. Petal Samuels of the Georgia Women Cricket Association.
AUGUST 2014
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SEPTEMBER 2014
- Labor Day |
OCTOBER 2013
- Halloween Alternative to Halloween Program
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NOVEMBER 2014
- Thanksgiving |
DECEMBER 2014
- Christmas |
past events
In December Y.A.L.L. donated a selection of puzzles, books and other games to View Point Health's Independent Enterprises. Independent Enterprises is a a program providing community integration services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Y.A.L.L. members also collected holiday cards for distribution to active military personnel.
Y.A.L.L. members also collected holiday cards for distribution to active military personnel.
On Sunday, December 7, 2013 Y.A.L.L. members earned community service hours by volunteering with the Springfield Baptist Church Children's Ministry as they created holiday cards to be distributed to 188 seniors living in area nursing homes.
On Saturday, December 6, 2013 Y.A.L.L. members earned community service hours by volunteering at Rockdale Cares Inc.'s Christmas Party for developmentally disabled adults.
On Saturday, November 16, 2013 Y.A.L.L. held a teen party to formally introduce the organization to the community with an "Old School meets New School" theme.
On Thursday, October 31, 2013 Y.A.L.L members earned community service hours by volunteering at the Springfield Baptist Church "Harvest of Blessings 2013: Reconnecting Generations" 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.