05/01/2026
Let’s just say a time was had! 😀🎉🎊
Bessemer Police Department was pleased to host its first teen summit, Lead the Change. Middle and high school students from Bessemer City Schools were able to learn through interactive discussion and presentations on the following topics, Social Media
Awareness, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Responsibility, Personal Presentation, and Gun Violence and Drug Abuse Awareness.
This could not have been possible without the support of the Bessemer City, Alabama. A huge shout out is deserving to our guest speakers and presenters; New Life Interfaith Ministries’ Pastor George Matthew III delivered the motivational speech as we also were graced with knowledge from Omar Chapman, director of Bessemer Public Library, Officer Ward of the Bessemer Police Department Carlos Adley of Regions, Christina Wessel of the FBI, and Ms. Olivia Jackson. Special thanks to our supporters all the way from Miami, DeCarr Cunculting LLC.
Shout out to all of our sponsors as well as contributions from Eugene Pitts, LLC and the best Elks Lodge, #721.
💕Thanks to the family of Erin Jones who represented in her place. Her work was not in vain💕
Thanks to ALL of my volunteers! Your guys were dynamic!!! You’re the best!!!
It’s only up from here and next year will be even bigger and better.
We hope the students truly enjoyed themselves and will use the resources given to become better than ever. We hope yall have a great weekend.
Decor: Shantavia George
Tunes and vibes delivered by DJ Pakk