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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.TRI-STATE ANNUAL STOP THE VIOLENCE GOSPEL CONCERT 9/4/2022

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Be inspired as Gospel against guns comes to Harlem to prove that Love is our weapon. Join us at the Richard Rogers Ampitheater at Marcus Garvey Park 6316, Mt. Morris Park West, New York, NY,10027,1:00pm to 5:00pm. As a staple here in our beautiful city we must honor you by inviting you to take part in our effort to change the atmosphere from violence to heavenly kingdom harmony. Won’t you join us in the spirit of unity for our city? This is a free-will concert. We won’t disappoint you.  We have a showcase of some great gospel artists who will share their talented voices ……. We have community clergy sharing powerful messages of unity and ending violence in our communities. It’s a family affair and a community gathering. All we need is you.  

If you are interested in supporting us…  Click the link and email us….

GOSPEL AGAINST GUNS COMES TO HARLEM (1)

 Please see the video highlight below from last year concert, compliments of A1A Productions. Thank you Moknowledge. 

 

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.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.

 

 

 

 

 

RSTAR Troubleshooters Basketball Showcase 8/29/2021

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YOURS RSTAR Troubleshooter Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase
On August 29, 2021, YOURS RSTAR Troubleshooters Team converged at Marcus Garvey Park to host our first Stop the Violence Basketball Showcase. A basketball clinic was held with youth of various ages before the showcase began. Youth from Hudson Valley played basketball games with youth from N.Y.C. 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 violence, and YOURS believes it is essential to keep youth involved in recreation. 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.

Bronx Visionary Invites Y.O.U.R.S. to Back to School & Food Giveaway 7/31/21

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This is us. Bronx Visionary invited Y.O.U.R.S. to support their Back to School & Food Giveaway. hosted and organized by Sister Jurea. We welcomed families and provided food and schools supplies to all youth. We showed up, we bonded through prayer. We talked. We made connections. We danced. We laughed.  and had fun. it was free and the youth had a good time, Ultimately, we uplifted our community….
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