It Takes a Village

It Takes a Village We are a non-profit organization that is focused on building up our youth,family and community. It is our goal to provide positive role models and athletic

Goals

We want to eventually have our own building where we can be used as a community resource unit. In the resource unit we want to be able to provide free GED classes, parenting classes, girls group, boys groups, computer lab and a job training program. Provide a scholarship for a male and female in the Springfield area. Provide a food pantry for those in need. Youth Sports

At this time we ha

ve one youth football team the Springfield Ravens. Ravens stands for Respect Attitude Vision Empowerment Nobility and Strength www.springfieldravensyouth.net. Those 6 attributes are things that we feel our important for our youth to understand and exemplify. It is our goal to start other sports team for various ages both male and female. Athletics is a great outlet for youth that helps occupy their time. Keeping the youth active is important for their physical fitness, it helps build their self -esteem and teaches them how to be play with others. It also gives them the opportunity to be a part of something positive and good. We want to be able to provide not just athletics but also a venue and place where youth feel comfortable expressing themselves and allows them to be themselves. Family Support

We want to provide a resource for families that could just need to know there is someone out there that is willing to help them. Help them build a resume, fill out applications, job leads, parenting skills and anything else we can help with.

Gm everyone. Wanted to give an update on the next Chapter of I.T.A.V. If you know me, you know I said I was done. Well G...
04/14/2026

Gm everyone. Wanted to give an update on the next Chapter of I.T.A.V.

If you know me, you know I said I was done. Well God said other wise

Myself and 3 other gentleman will be talking to various youth groups. Schools and organizations about our lives. Our testimonies are how to overcome life situations and bad choices we have made.

Life brings about change in all of us, good and bad.

By the grace of God and support of our own village we made it through.
We would be honored if were given the opportunity to tell our stories. Our presentation is a little different depending on the size of group we are talking to. We love small (10-15) people so we can really sit and connect with the individuals. We can talk with bigger groups just a different format. None of our counselors. We are 4 men who want to be imof help.

We feel our stories are relatable to many people on several levels.

I am updating our web site. There are old and new things on there, go take a look.

www.itavillages.org

Pray for us. Pray for me as we embark on this next chapter.

It Takes A Village is a non-profit organization that is focused on supporting and building up our youth and families. Along with strengthening our community. We are currently taking speaking engagements to talk schools, youth group and organizations.

05/28/2024
11/08/2022

I believe my personal account has been hacked. If you get anything from my personal account contact me. - M.J.

If you know anyone in politics and any public officials WE NEED THEIR HELP!!! I was BLESSED to be part of Head Start as ...
07/21/2022

If you know anyone in politics and any public officials WE NEED THEIR HELP!!!
I was BLESSED to be part of Head Start as a kid and now working for them as an adult.

Head Start is an early childhood education and development program that fosters healthy development for eligible children and families.

Head Start and Early Head Start provide early childhood and family development services for:
Children from birth to age 5
Pregnant women
Families

Head Start services cover a range of areas:
Education and early childhood development
Medical, dental, and mental health
Nutrition
Parental involvement and family support

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05/26/2022

Man time flies!!! Congrats to all of the last Ravens who are doing great things in the classroom and in life, from football, Track, acting, hunting, fishing, class honors, basketball, cheerleading, dance, volleyball and wrestling continue to be good young people and shoot past the stars!!! We are proud of you and what you are doing!!! All of our high school graduates, 8th grade graduates, all state and all conference honors kids. Great job!!!!!

One Mind
One Body
One Team
One Family

- Coach MJ

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Springfield, MO

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(417)-496-7350

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