Blue Heart Foundation, an SDG&E STEM Education Partner, Empowers Underserved Young Men to Pursue College Education
College-Bound: Blue Heart Foundation Points Young Men Toward Their Futures
By Jennifer McEntee
Building strong communities for generations to come can begin with empowering our youth, according to Tracy Morris, chief executive officer and founder of Blue Heart Foundation.
“A college education can change a community. We have a lot of these sports programs to encourage our kids, but when it comes to raising the bar in terms of academics, we need to know that we’re investing in our communities to create role models who will go back and give again and again, year after year,” Morris said. “If we can invest and make sure these young people are going in the right direction, it’s good for the community, it’s good for the whole family. It has a ripple effect.”
Morris’ nonprofit, the Blue Heart Foundation, has stepped up to encourage underserved young men in greater San Diego County between grades 7 and 12 to pursue a college education. These students, their parents and the volunteers who help them make a commitment meet every Saturday and as needed throughout the week to do community service projects, receive mentoring, participate in personal and professional development workshops, study STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) concepts, take college campus tours, prepare for standardized testing, and fill out college and scholarship applications. There are about 50 students in the program.
“More than anything, college is a carrot. They’re not always prepared for college, and there’s a societal piece there. They don’t have the confidence to get there. We put them in different situations to help build them up,” Morris said. “We want to take them from where they are. We want them to be the best versions of themselves.”
The Blue Heart Foundation also helps the young men celebrate their successes. Each April, the foundation hosts a “signing day” event to announce the college acceptances of their graduating seniors. Of the 18 students who have graduated from the Blue Heart Foundation program, 12 are in a four-year university, two are in junior college, and four joined the military. – Read Full Article
Together We Rise!
At The Blue Heart Foundation, we believe in empowering African American boys by equipping them with more than just academic knowledge. Our mission is to nurture a strong, positive mindset, instill the value of higher education, and introduce the transformative wisdom of metaphysical principles. We are committed to helping these young leaders develop the confidence, critical thinking skills, and spiritual grounding they need to overcome obstacles, excel academically, and lead with purpose.
Email
support@theblueheartfoundation.org
Location
San Diego CA 92154
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