My Community's Keeper Mentor Group

08/05/2026

💨 Catch My Breath: Va**ng Prevention Program — A Powerful Success!

What an incredible afternoon of learning, engagement, and empowerment!

My Community’s Keeper Mentor Group proudly hosted MUSC’s Catch My Breath: Va**ng Prevention Program, bringing together youth, to have honest conversations about the dangers of ni****ne and cannabis va**ng.

Participants learned:
✅ How va**ng affects the developing brain and body
✅ The addictive nature of ni****ne and cannabis
✅ Healthy coping and stress-management strategies
✅ Refusal skills and positive decision-making
✅ How to support friends and family in making healthy choices

A special thank you to MUSC’s Family Tree our healthcare and community partners for helping educate, encourage, and inspire our young people. Together, we are building healthier futures—one conversation, one youth at a time.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to Palmetto Goodwill for hosting this important initiative and for their continued commitment to youth and community wellness.

Together, we’re helping our youth breathe easier, live healthier, and choose brighter futures.

📸 Check out some of the highlights from workshop!

06/10/2026

My Community’s Keeper Mentor Group would like to extend our sincere appreciation to CETA for facilitating an outstanding Electrical Apprenticeship Introduction Workshop for our youth and young adults.

Your commitment to workforce development, career exposure, and creating meaningful pathways to opportunity made a lasting impact on every participant in attendance. The hands-on learning, professional guidance, and real-world insight provided by your team helped inspire our youth to envision brighter futures within the skilled trades industry.

Thank you again for your time, leadership, and investment in our youth.

05/18/2026

🎤 Panel Announcement: Prevention

We are proud to announce our Prevention Panel for the
MCKMG Prevention, Protection & Pathways Symposium

This powerful session will be moderated by Jerome Smalls,
Developer of Youth Outreach, Charleston Police Department.

Focused on early intervention and proactive solutions, this panel will bring together leaders across education, public safety, institutions, and community to explore how we can address the root causes of youth violence before crisis occurs.

Through real conversation and practical insight, this session will highlight:
✔ Mentorship as prevention
✔ Youth engagement strategies
✔ Community-based intervention
✔ Cross-sector collaboration

This is where prevention moves from conversation to action.

📅 June 6, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Stall High School Auditorium

🔗 Register now at the link below ⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdWxw_rPzcrm_30QffOQtaSH7AYjV_JtlfudvK5kBR1tlIyGw/viewform?usp=header

05/13/2026

🔥 Keynote Speaker Announcement 🔥

We are proud to announce ReZsaun Lewis, MPA as the Keynote Speaker for the MCKMG Prevention, Protection & Pathways Symposium.

ReZsaun Lewis is an award-winning speaker, mentor, author, and community leader dedicated to empowering young people and strengthening communities. A U.S. Army veteran, former educator, and Executive Director of Lowcountry Youth Services, he has spent more than a decade creating safe spaces where youth can develop leadership, accountability, and purpose.

Through mentorship, prevention programming, and real conversations, ReZsaun addresses the root causes of violence—helping young people navigate trauma, conflict, identity, and decision-making.

His impact has earned him recognition including the 2026 MLK Picture Award and the 2026 Positive Vibez MLK Icon Award.

As the author of I Need Answers, Vol. 1 and The A to Z Guide to Becoming HIM, his message challenges us all.

💬 “Prevention is Power. Protecting Futures. Expanding Pathways.”

📅 June 6, 2026
📍 Stall High School Auditorium
🕙 10AM – 4PM

04/17/2026

🎤 Host Announcement: PPP Symposium
We are honored to officially announce our host for the Prevention, Protection & Pathways (PPP) Symposium:
Dr. Zakevia Lewis-Kendrick
A dynamic leader, educator, and advocate, Dr. Lewis-Kendrick brings a powerful voice and vision to this year’s symposium. Her commitment to youth success, community empowerment, and transformative dialogue makes her the perfect guide for this impactful gathering.
Join us as she leads meaningful conversations centered on public safety, public health, and pathways to opportunity.
📍 Stay tuned for event details🎟️
Registration is open now!!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSChvvWKlnntj0PY9LA3pw_Su-yEeVGaeWH_lBljWWxmJsCA/viewform?usp=header

04/06/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

Join us for the PPP Symposium
Prevention. Protection. Pathways.

An inspiring gathering of leaders, educators, and community changemakers committed to advancing youth restoration and transformative mentorship.

📅 June 6, 2026
⏰ 10am until 4pm
📍 Stall High School Auditorium

✨ Come ready to connect, learn, and build pathways for our youth to thrive.

🎟️ Registration is open now.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScSChvvWKlnntj0PY9LA3pw_Su-yEeVGaeWH_lBljWWxmJsCA/viewform?usp=header

Event Date: June 6,2026 Event Time: 10:00 am until 4:00 pm Event Address: Stall High School Auditorium 3625 Ashley Phosphate Rd. North Charleston, SC 29418

04/06/2026

I am… We are…
My Community’s Keeper Mentor Group