Preston Mitchum Jr. Foundation

05/30/2026

Since 2006, our Foundation's Career Awareness After School Program has been making a positive impact on young people throughout Baltimore County and Baltimore City. Over the years, we have proudly operated in more than 15 schools, providing students with valuable career exposure, mentorship, and opportunities to explore their future possibilities.

As we look ahead to 2027, our goal is to expand the program and continue connecting young people with professionals, career pathways, and life-changing experiences that inspire success.

If you are interested in participating in the program, becoming a guest speaker, partnering with us, or serving as a sponsor, we would love to hear from you.

Please contact us at [email protected] to learn more about how you can help make a difference in the lives of our youth.

Together, we can inspire the next generation of leaders.

05/24/2026

It’s been an amazing week and weekend spreading those Positive Vibes and talking about our upcoming Positive Vibes First Responders book!

We had exciting opportunities to be featured on WJZ-TV | CBS and WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore this weekend, helping bring awareness to this important project and the incredible stories of our first responders.

If you know a firefighter, EMT, or EMS professional who would be interested in sharing their story, please reach out to us. We would love to connect with them and help share their journey. [email protected]

Click the link below to check out the segment, and please take a moment to hit the SHARE button and spread the positivity today! ❤️🙏

"Positive Vibes" series: Healing among first responders https://share.google/Ss8lEjl33TP6FxSkb

Author Preston Mitchum Jr. and firefighter Mike Highline teamed up to write a special edition of Mitchum's "Positive Vibes" series.

05/15/2026

Positive Vibes Daily Affirmation Books for Kids are helping inspire confidence, positivity, and encouragement in the lives of our young people every single day. Our mission is to get these books into the hands of every child, teacher, and school so we can continue spreading positivity and uplifting the next generation.

Thank you to all the parents, teachers, and families already enjoying these books with their children and students. The books are available on Amazon and you can also reach out to me directly to learn more. Together we can continue inspiring our youth and making a positive impact.

05/07/2026

I had an amazing time with the students at Calvin Rodwell Elementar/Middle School talking about different careers and the power of daily affirmations. The PMJ Foundation’s Career Awareness After School Program has been making a positive impact since 2006, and none of this would be possible without your continued support.

We explored the TV industry and the students began creating their own affirmations, which will be featured in a book they are publishing this year. This is what it is all about using our gifts to give back, uplift others, and make a real difference.

05/03/2026

🌟 Thank you all for being part of this Positive Vibes movement! 🌟

Together, we’re building a community of encouragement, inspiration, and support as we navigate this journey called life. 💫

Life will challenge us in many ways, but with the right people around us, those who uplift and motivate, we can push through anything. Remember, even on your toughest days, trouble don’t last always, and there’s always light at the end of the tunnel.

Keep moving forward, stay positive, and let’s continue to support each other every step of the way. 💛✨

04/28/2026

The PMJ Foundation has proudly supported families and communities since 2002. As we approach our 25th year, this is an even more important time for businesses and individuals to help us continue the impactful work we do throughout the community.

If you are interested in becoming a sponsor or volunteer, we would love to connect with you. Please reach out to us at [email protected].

Together, we can continue making a positive difference.

04/23/2026

We’re excited to continue creating space for powerful stories and meaningful connections through the Positive Vibes First Responders book coming out this summer.

This is another opportunity to hit the share button and encourage Maryland first responders, firefighters, EMS, and EMTs to share their story. Your voice matters, and your experiences can inspire and uplift so many others.

Click on the link below and share the amazing video that Kathleen Shields put together highlighting this important project.

https://youtu.be/1a7FFCxCarg?si=GswkH_04LBOsCcwe

If you or your organization are interested in becoming a sponsor or would like more information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at [email protected].

Let’s continue to support, uplift, and honor those who serve our communities every day.

Calling all Maryland First Responders - We are currently seeking Maryland Firefighters, EMT's, & EMS professionals to share their stories for this powerful a...

04/20/2026

Always love stopping back into my old stomping grounds at WMAR-2 News Baltimore, where I spent 18 years as a news photographer. This time, I was joined by Michael Hineline, Fire Inspector and Paramedic with the Baltimore City Fire Department. We had a great conversation about our upcoming Positive Vibes for First Responders book, which is set to release this summer.

If you didn’t get a chance to catch the segment from last week, you can click on the link below to watch it and please feel free to share.

My good friend Kate Priest is co-authoring this project with me. She’s collecting powerful stories in Indian River County, Florida, while we’re doing the same here in Maryland. If you’re a firefighter, EMS, or EMT professional and would like to share your story, please reach out to us at [email protected].

This is also a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to support an inspiring initiative. Hit the share button, encourage others to tell their stories, and consider becoming a sponsor.

We truly appreciate the continued support and will keep you posted as we get closer to the book release.

https://www.wmar2news.com/middaymaryland/honoring-first-responders-with-positive-vibes

Our Positive Vibes: Honoring First Responders celebrates the courage, compassion, and unwavering commitment of the everyday heroes who protect and serve our communities.

04/09/2026

Always love stopping into my old stomping grounds at WMAR-2 News Baltimore, where I spent 18 years as a news photographer. Today, I was joined by Michael Hineline, Fire Inspector/Paramedic with the Baltimore City Fire Department. We had a great time talking about our upcoming Positive Vibes for First Responders book, set to release this summer.

My good friend Kate Priest is co-authoring this project with me, she’s collecting powerful stories down in Indian River County, Florida, while we’re doing the same here in Maryland. If you’re a firefighter, EMS, or EMT professional and would like to share your story, please reach out to us at [email protected].

This is also a great opportunity for businesses and organizations to support an inspiring initiative. Hit the share button, encourage others to tell their stories, and consider becoming a sponsor.

We’ll keep you posted on when the segment will air in the coming weeks!


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