Empowering Minds of Maryland's Youth

08/28/2025

🌟 Join Us for the EMMY Cotillion Informational & Registration Meeting! 🌟

Are you a young lady ready to embark on a journey of leadership, etiquette, confidence, and sisterhood? 💜✨

The Empowering Minds of Maryland Youth (EMMY) Cotillion Program is now enrolling for the 2025–2026 season! This life-changing program equips high school young ladies with the tools they need for personal growth, higher education, cultural exploration, and community involvement.

📅 Date: Sunday, September 21, 2025
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: 8110 Harford Road, Suite B, Parkville, MD 21234

At this meeting, families will learn about:
✔️ Program expectations and benefits
✔️ Workshop series (self-esteem, etiquette, career exploration & more)
✔️ Community service opportunities
✔️ The Grand Cotillion Gala

✨ Registration will be open during the session. Don’t miss your chance to be part of an unforgettable experience that builds lifelong friendships and empowers young women to lead!

For more information, call us at 443-545-2727or visit http://www.empoweringyouthusa.org.

👑 EMMY Cotillion – Building Leaders, Creating Legacy, Empowering Youth.

https://www.empoweringyouthusa.org/events

06/10/2025

Testimony Tuesday
I grew to love EMMY in so many ways, but I’ll share just a few that have truly shaped me. As the youngest of three girls, I often stayed in the shadows, unsure of who I was or where I fit in. Ms. Knicole Mosby- Taylor always encouraged me to speak up and reminded me that it’s okay to have different perspectives. Through EMMY, I was pulled to the front—given the chance to speak in front of others, serve as a mentor, and find strength in using my voice.

One experience that stays with me is the 2010 camping trip. We rode horses (which I absolutely love), paddled in canoes, made tie-dye shirts, slept in cabins, and learned table etiquette. Before that, I’d never been in a canoe, and the only etiquette I knew was “no elbows on the table, chew with your mouth closed, and no singing during dinner.” That trip opened my eyes to so many new things.

Another favorite memory was our end-of-group fashion shows. Modeling has always been a part of me—my mom even tried getting me into agencies when I was around five. EMMY gave me the opportunity to be involved in every part of the fashion shows, which deepened my love and appreciation for the art.

Being a mentee with Empowering Minds of Maryland Youth helped build my confidence, introduced me to valuable new experiences, and nurtured my lifelong passion for modeling.
L. Morris

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06/06/2025

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We’re throwing it back to one of EMMY’s unforgettable Gala nights — where inspiration, talent, and purpose lit up the room! 💜🎤

Special shoutout to Bmore’s own Lil Key, who shared his heart and voice with our youth, showing them what it means to rise above and chase greatness.

And let’s not forget our very own founder, Mrs. Knicole Taylor, who continues to lead with passion and purpose — here pictured during a powerful moment with One More One Less Mentoring. Her commitment to our youth, especially our young men, reminds us daily why this work matters.

This moment was more than an event — it was a celebration of dreams, resilience, and community.

12/03/2024

Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday, and we need your support to reach our goal of raising $2,000 for Empowering Minds of Maryland’s Youth!

This is a critical opportunity to help us continue our mission of empowering children with life skills through mentoring, learning experiences, and artistic outlets. Your generous donation will directly impact the lives of young people in our community, providing them with the tools they need to succeed.

Let’s come together and make a difference this Giving Tuesday. Every donation brings us one step closer to our goal!

09/13/2024

EMPOWERING MINDS OF MARYLAND'S YOUTH
9th ANNUAL FOSTER CARE SUITCASE DRIVE

Sunday, October 6, 2024
8110 Harford Rd., Ste. B
Parkville, MD 21234
Entrance in the rear
3-6pm

EMMY's Annual Suitcase Drive will provide foster care youth in Maryland with quality luggage to use as they travel from home to home, instead of transporting their personal items in trash bags. Individuals are asked to donate and drop-off NEW suitcases with wheels.

The Suitcase Drive is powered by Empowering Minds of Maryland's Youth (EMMY), a non-profit organization in Maryland that establishes outreach programs for youth. EMMY’s mission is to empower children with life skills through mentoring, learning experiences and artistic outlets.

Partners , Sponsors and Drop Off Locations:

Baltimore Coca Cola Consolidated

Empowered to Stand Health Services

Barnes Memorial Church

New Covenant United Methodist Church & Project Bloom

Maryland Justice Project

Radical City Church

Monetary donations accepted at www.empoweringyouthusa.org

08/26/2024

Happy 1st Day of school to students, teachers, administrators and supporting staff!!! May you all have an awesome and safe school year!!!

02/25/2024

EMPOWERING MINDS OF MARYLAND’S YOUTH
Inaugural Debutante Cotillon

Saturday , April 13, 2023
Sheraton Baltimore North
903 Dulaney Valley Road
Towson, MD 21204
7PM

EMMY’s Inaugural Debutante Cotillion is an elegant event where debutantes, are introduced to society. It’s a formal event that marks their transition into adulthood.

It originated in Southern traditions but has been adapted by various cultures around the world. It’s a significant event with rituals, presentations, and even a formal presentation of the debutantes to guests. It’s often seen as a rite of passage and an opportunity for young women to be formally recognized within their communities.

Each graduating High School Senior will receive a Scholarship. All debutants are eligible to receive additional awards

Partners and Sponsors:
Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation
We Are Us
Empowered to Stand Health Services

Monetary donations accepted at www.empoweringyouthusa.org
Empowering Minds of Maryland’s Youth

01/22/2024

01/22/2024

Fb family and friends,
If you all know me then you know that I absolutely love spotlighting others but I’m good with being in the background. But 2024 I’m going to celebrate when someone else wants to celebrate me too.
I’m Thankful and blessed that the Afro and Mrs Jannette choose to spotlight Empowering Minds of Maryland’s Youth (EMMY) , our board of directors, volunteers and myself!!! I am truly honored, humbled and thankful!!!!

It seems strange to do what was taught to me by my mom, Eunice Orange at a very young age. Now realize my love and passion for giving back.

Fredrick Douglas said it best “It’s easier to build strong children than to repair a broken man”
Together with EMMY and partners like Empowered To Stand HS Empowered To Stand Health Services, Persistenceistheway, Can’t Close my Eyes, Hug Don’t Shoot, Known As Monique Kam, Steve & Marjorie Harvey Foundation Cindy J Cosmetic Labs, LLC Inspiring Change and other organizations we can make a difference in our youth trajectory!!

11/28/2023

Thank you for considering making a Giving Tuesday donation. Empowering Minds of Maryland Youth have a campaign donation goal of $5000.00 Your donation will be used for our Suitcase Drive for foster care youth, Debutant Cotillion, field trips , mentoring program, and more. Check out our facebook and Instagram page and website www.empoweringyouthUSA.net for more information.

10/13/2023

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