Club Esteem Inc.

09/01/2026

The latest issue of the Club Happenings Newsletter is here!

This edition is full of moments worth celebrating:

🎓Meet our high school Class of 2026 — Keara, Joshua, A'marion, Ashawnti, and Mari'elle — heading off to college, careers, and military service!

⭐ Read about alumni in the Class of 2026 earning degrees from FAMU, UCF, Auburn, Nova Southeastern, and more!

🚁 Get to know our Bits 4 Bots and Drone Program, where students train for the FAA Recreational UAS Safety Test

🥕 See our Community Garden thriving, thanks to L3Harris SWIM and the LIFT grant

🎭 Relive our Tribute to Excellence showcase at Florida Tech's Gleason Performing Arts Center

🌺 Look back at our Spring Fling Soiree, which raised over $130,000 for Brevard youth

We also recognize some wonderful volunteers, community partners and donors and share updates on grants and recognition we received recently.

Read the full newsletter here 👉 https://clubesteem.org/club-happenings-summer-2026-newsletter/

07/28/2026

🎭 Tribute to Excellence 2026 🎭

As the 2025-2026 school year came to an end, we rolled out the red carpet to celebrate our students’ talents, academic accomplishments and personal growth at Florida Tech's Gleason Performing Arts Center. Students took the stage to perform, accept their awards and enjoy a well-earned moment in the spotlight! 🌟🏆

We also proudly honored our graduating high school class and each graduate took the mic to express their thanks to the parents, grandparents, friends, mentors and Club Esteem staff members who helped them reach this important milestone. ♥

THANK YOU to the families, alumni and community members who joined us for this special evening and showed up for our students. Your support helped make this celebration one to remember!

Photo Credit: Byrd's Eye Photography 📸

07/27/2026

🎉 We are thrilled to share that Club Esteem has received a $20,000 2026 New York Life Foundation Aim High Grant, awarded in partnership with the Afterschool Alliance!

This generous support will help us continue strengthening our programs and preparing middle school students for a successful transition into high school. We’re deeply grateful to the New York Life Foundation and the Afterschool Alliance for investing in our students, our mission, and our community.

07/24/2026

🥳 Happy Birthday to our Executive Director, Ellena Little! 🥳

Her passion, vision, and infectious joy make a lasting difference in the lives of our youth, families, and community. Her work is more than leadership — it is love in action.

Join us in celebrating Ms. Ellena's special day! 💟🎂 Leave her some love in the comments or make a gift in support of Club Esteem’s mission: www.clubesteem.org/giving

07/22/2026

💎 Summer Diamond Dots Workshop 💎

Our students are slowing down, focusing, and making beautiful artwork with Diamond Dots! This hands-on activity gives students the chance to practice patience and attention to detail as they carefully place each piece to bring their designs to life. We love getting to see them shine!

Club Esteem is a safe space where students can learn, create, relax, and simply be. Help us continue providing that space: www.clubesteem.org/giving

07/21/2026

We are proud to be selected for , thanks to local Starbucks partners (employees) in our community. This grant will help Club Esteem continue to create equity through education and inspire youth in Brevard County to achieve academic and personal excellence! 💚☕

07/20/2026

Music has a special way of bringing students out of their shells, and this workshop is doing exactly that. Our students are having a fantastic time in our Lyrical Beats and Music Workshop.

Leading them on their musical journey are TWO of our beloved Club Esteem alumni--Ms. Susie and Ms. Devin! 💛 When students become alumni who want to return and give back, we know the seeds planted here are still growing!

Help us inspire the next generation: www.clubesteem.org/giving

07/16/2026

Our students have been having an amazing hands-on learning experience during our Summer Woodworking Workshop with Mr. Zach!

Throughout the workshop, students are learning the basics of woodworking while getting the opportunity to work with their hands, build confidence, and express their creativity.

Together, we can keep providing safe, creative, and enriching opportunities for our youth. Give now: www.clubesteem.org/giving

07/14/2026

07/14/2026

🌍✨ Summer Culture Workshop ✨🌍

Our students had a meaningful and engaging experience during our Summer Culture Workshop, led by Ms. Lori and Ms. Devin, a proud Club Esteem alumna!

Through this workshop, students explored culture, identity, traditions, and the importance of understanding and appreciating the experiences of others.

Support programs that inspire, educate, and empower our students. Donate today: https://clubesteem.org/giving/