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RSTAR Troubleshooters Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute & Stop Violence Event 1/23/22

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RSTAR Troubleshooters – Annual  Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute & Stop Violence Event
On January 23, 2022, The RSTAR Troubleshooters Program, in conjunction with the Y.O.U.R.S. Tri-State initiatives paid homage to the late  Rev.  Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by hosting our 1st Annual M.L.K. Jr. Tribute & Stop the Violence Event. The event took place at the Y.O.U.R.S. Tri-State headquarters in Goshen, NY. The event included a dedication to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a listening session of his “I Have a Dream” speech, live music performances, and live poetry. The event also included candid discussions with youth and families about the impact of violence in their communities in order to develop resolutions and promote family well-being and community progress.

 

Y.O.U.R.S. HIP HOP HEALING SUMMIT LEGENDS VS LEGACY EDITION 10/22/22 AT 5PM

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On October 22,2022, Y.O.U.R.S held our Hip Hop Healing Summit Legend vs Legacy Edition at Street Corner Resources. Sister Iesha Sekou welcomed us back with open arms.

It was such an honor for our team at Y.O.U.R.S. to bring together individuals who are invested in saving our youth and improving our communities. Our panelists are not performing on our set. They are sharing real insight on what needs to happen to promote change…We salute them for taking the time to send positive messages and inspiring ideas on how hip hop legends should preserve their legacy by working together with new artists to end violence.
Our host Eric C. Sullivan is always on point and ensured that the audience know that we are talking about “Sumthinn Serious”  Our goal is to empower youth through communication, education & supportive services. Like sister Iesha Sekou states Speak Peace Forward. She recognizes that today’s youth need love & hugs now more than ever before. Al Pizarro we love what you said about having artists like Cardi B have legends like Grandmasters Podcast with Melle Mel and Grandmaster Caz headline at her shows. We also appreciate Łyrikgäng Thë Łäbël for letting us know that we have to stop blaming Drill music and what female artists need right now.#QueenLatifah. We love hearing from our founder and CEO Deacon Roland Smith about God & love. We appreciate Lazaris Thetopdon for letting us know that we need to fix the problems that we started. Natficial Fellowmen for reminding us that doesn’t have to be about divide and conquer. We also appreciate that Loaded Lux pulled up and reminded us to search within ourselves and acknowledged that there is and order and we need to get back in order.. Finally we want to thank our Street Team Leader and Youth Activist Antonio MoKowledge Carrington Bey for clarifying who is supposed to check in…
If you are interested in hearing more from our panelists, check our Instagram page yoursorg and click the link in our bio or check out the video on our website @yoursny.org.….
We @YOURS NY are breaking down barriers so that are youth can lead the way. If you want to help click the donate link on our website.. If you want to be a panelists on an upcoming summit. contact us.
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Y.O.U.R.S. & Loring Place Church Food Program to Combat Food Insecurities in NYC

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Currently Loring Place Church provides groceries for up to 70 families weekly at their Bronx location.1819 Loring Place, Bronx, NY 10453 For additional information call 718 364-9185 https://www.churchangel.com/directory/listing/loring-place-holiness-church.

In the height of the COVID-19 pandemic Y.O.U.R.S. collaborated with Loring Place Church in the University Heights section of the Bronx to address food insecurities in the area.  Loring Place Church participated in the Restuarant Resiliency Program to help local restaurants recover from the financial debt from COVID pandemic. We were provided with food from restaurants paid by NYC as part of an initiated rescue response program. healthy hot prepared meals were distributed by panties, churches and community programs in under privileged communities. Y.O.U.R.S. Volunteers along with Loring Place Church congregation member distributed over 150 meals to youth and families every Saturday until March 2022.

Y.O.U.R.S. Volunteers also served over 350 families with groceries at World of Life International Church in the Bronx. It is the largest food pantry in the Bronx. Groceries are provided every Saturday from 11:00 am to 3:00pm at 830 Union Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456. For additional information. about the Feed the Community Food Pantry, please follow up with Pastor John at 718 861-5678.  Please view their website for additional info. https://www.wordoflifefornewyorkcity.org

Y.O.U.R.S. & Loring Place Holiness Church appreciates our Faith and Community Based Partners, World of Life international Church, and New York Common Pantry for supporting our free food program and initiative to combat food insecurities in New York City. We believe that healthy meals nourish healthy minds.

Y.O.U.R.S. RSTAR Troubleshooters Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase 6/25/2022

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On June 25, 2022, YOURS RSTAR Troubleshooters Team converged at Marcus Garvey Park to host our second annual Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase. This year showcase included youth from various areas in Harlem and upstate New York The event’s goal was to promote healthy physical activities to prevent youth from engaging in negative activities. N.Y.C. has had an uptick in gun violence, and YOURS believes it is essential to keep youth involved in recreation.  The opening prayer was provided by Apostle, Staci Ramos, “the Community Pastor “and Evangelist, Merrill Smith from First Emmanuel Church of Jesus Christ. Chaplain Robert Rice, Community Affairs Liaison was our guest speaker who share a strong message with youth to end violence. Deacon Roland Smith encourage Youth to speak with any troubleshooter present about any issues that they are currently experiencing. Overall, the youth were engaged and appreciated th” to go bag” which contained supplies donated by the Pillars, Empire, Blue Cross & Shields, Easy-Living Shelter and Our Lady of Grace School.  Many youth engaged in candid conversations with troubleshooters and expressed interest in upcoming events.

The event is held in the memory of Y.O.U.R.S. Board President son’s, Roland “Lashain” Smith, a student-athlete who played basketball and football for Pine Bush High School.  Tragically he died during a sporting event. His family cherish his memory by developing the R.S.T.A.R. Troubleshooter Program.

Y.O.U.R.S. Tri-State Father’s Day It’s Not The Tool, It’s The Tool User Workshop

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Father’s Day Workshop with youth facilitated by Y.O.U.R.S. Board member Eloyd Britt and Roland Jones.  We build your mind, and body. It’s not the tool, It’s the tool user…We recognize the importance of tools …. What ‘s in your toolbox? Physical tools can help you build anything you want to in life …Mental tools will help you cope with the challenges you face in your life.  This is just the beginning….  @yoursorg
Thank you @EloydBritt and @dj_tecknic for facilitating the event. @deaconboe for hosting @Jae’Mone Sweets for catering the event.  The food was delicious,
Special recognition to Mr. George…We appreciate you and all that you do for our youth in the RSTAR Troubleshooter Program…. @officermike… we appreciate you
We are saving lives….

Y.O.U.R.S. HIP HOP HEALING SUMMIT ORGANIZATION EDITION 4/23/22

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On April 23, 2022, Y.O.U.R.S. held its quarterly Hip Hop Healing Summit at Street Corner Resources. Sister Iesha Sekou welcomed us back with open arms. The summit was hosted by yours truly,

something so serious Big Vegg. On the set were panelists that represented the community. We asked them to come together and share their voice and experiences in hopes of encouraging others to end in our communities.  Along with Sister Sekou, we spoke with another powerful leader in our community, Political candidate Shaniqua Charles who reminded us of using our power to promote the change that we want to see in our community. We also heard from Russell Cheek, Director of Government and Community Relations at Banana Kelly who spoke on parents setting examples for their children and educating them at home by teaching and sharing life experiences with them. Brother Ronald Savage spoke on how youth can empower themselves by pursuing business opportunities and taking control of their messaging. Artist Lux Vell shared his perspective on how challenging it is to change and the lure of the streets and the impact of today’s music. Mahagony B shared the importance of mental health and how mental illness impacts the culture of the black community…

 

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Y.O.U.R.S.TRI-STATE ANNUAL STOP THE VIOLENCE GOSPEL CONCERT 9/21/ 2021

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YOURS Tri-State Gospel Concert
On September 19, 2021, the Y.O.U.R.S. Tr-State Community Initiatives converged at Jackie Robinson Park along with Metro Plus Health Plus to host the Tri-state Gospel Concert. Y.O.U.R.S. Board Vice-Chair, Lady Moore-Sabb, hosted the concert with headliners such as Scott Troublefield & New Vision, Pierre. The Great One and the incomparable Jamila Outlar. Motivational speakers at the event were Y.O.U.R.S. C.E.O. & President, Deacon Roland L. Smith, Y.O.U.R.S. C.O.O., Basir Phillips, Evangelist, Mother Wise, Darrell Bennet, the voice of Hope, and Y.O.U.R.S. Board, Member, Eloyd Britt. Y.O.U.R.S. volunteers provided COVID-19 information campaign flyers to all attendees in hopes of encouraging them to make an informed decision about vaccinations. During the event, S.V.P. Karmita M-Randall was presented with a plaque recognizing her efforts to prevent violence in communities. Emerge, Founder, Max Meziten, provided music. D.J. Ultimate provided us with Sound & M.I.C systems. Moknowledge of A1A Productions provided videography. Paparazzi Jewelry was showcased at the event. Participants were given a bag of groceries compliments of N.Y. Common Pantry. Back-to-school supplies and 200 book bags from Metro Health Plus were distributed to participants. A special thanks to sponsors Latoya White and all the collaborators mentioned above.

 

 

 

 

 

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