EEYP and YMCA of Greater Houston to Host Freedom Tour This Summer
EEYP is partnering with the YMCA of Greater Houston for an unforgettable Freedom Tour of the historic destinations in the civil rights movement set to take place from June 30 through July 7, 2023. The week-long itinerary includes visiting the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, exploring Beale Street in Tennessee, touring Central High School in Little Rock, and many more eye-opening experiences to provide participants with historical perspective on the significance of these world-changing events.
Participants will be challenged to use their education, passion and talents to advocate for current human and civil rights issues in their own communities. This opportunity is open to Expose Excellence Youth Program, Y TEEN L.I.F.E. and Fort Bend County High School students free of charge. Participants must be rising 10th, 11th or 12th grade students.
According to EEYP, there is a $100 deposit required when registering, but will be returned at trip check-in. A pre-trip meeting will be held on Saturday, June 10 from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM at the Tellepsen Family Downtown YMCA located at 808 Pease Street in Downtown Houston, which must be attended by the teen participant and their guardian.
Only 40 spots are available for this unforgettable experience. Registration closes June 9th or when all spots are full.
For more information about this program, please contact Juno Okoro at Juno.Okoro@fbctx.gov.
About Expose Excellence Youth Program
The Expose Excellence Youth Program strives to establish and support communication with youth school administration, churches, and local community leaders to promote school attendance and a positive outlook on the importance of education. Expose Excellence assists in advocating for the youth by accessing educational resources and overcoming barriers to educational opportunities. The intention of the Expose Excellence Youth Outreach Program is to ensure that youth have the skills, knowledge, and support needed to encourage self-efficacy.
The target group of The Expose Excellence Youth Program is all students, boys and girls, between the ages of 10-17 who attend any of the schools located in the Fort Bend County. Student’s school counselors, churches, community organizations, or legal guardians can refer them to the program. Any student who identifies with the program and shows interest can participate as well.
For more information about the Fort Bend County Expose Excellence Youth Program, please visit eeyp.org.
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Tiffany Krenek has been on the My Neighborhood News team since August 2021. She is passionate about curating and sharing content that enriches the lives of our readers in a personal, meaningful way. A loving mother and wife, Tiffany and her family live in the West Houston/Cypress region.
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