Fired Up For Youth, Inc.

06/08/2026

Early start to the day! The garden is looking good. 👍🏾 😎

05/26/2026

Today Fired Up for Youth,Inc. cleared the garden and planted veggies! Shout out to Leanue for helping with getting the grass cut 🤓

05/21/2026

https://forms.gle/tDp3yym4KUHBeFgh8

Fired Up For Youth, Inc. is now accepting applications for our summer internship program. The summer internship with be held the month of July 2026 ( schedules will be released upon acceptance). Each student will earn a stipend of $550 for the duration of the summer program.

05/20/2026

Yesterday, Fired Up for Youth, Inc. hosted mock interviews at the CNY Community Foundation. Students also took professional head shots! A huge shout out to all of the adults that volunteered their time with our youth. 🫶🏾
Thank you: M. Root, N. Bullock. Quita Dee, Latasha Lucky, Rob Betsey, and to the Volunteer Photographer China 🫶🏾

04/22/2026

A special thank you to the resume coaches that pulled up today to help the Fired Up Crew build their resumes. Your time and advice is much appreciated.

04/03/2026

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03/30/2026

Dear Supporters,

We are thrilled to announce that the Fired Up for Youth Inc. program is officially on spring break! As we take to the skies and cruise to Ocho Rios and Grand Cayman with 27 eager teens and 8 dedicated chaperones, we want to extend our heartfelt gratitude to each of you for your unwavering support.

Thanks to your contributions, our students have successfully completed a diverse range of trainings, equipping them with essential skills for their future:

- CPR/First Aid
- Volunteerism
- Self Defense
- Fishing
- Camping
- Stop the Bleed
- Active Shooter Training
- Serv Safe
- Gardening
- Customer Service Training
- Culinary Arts
- Workforce Development Trainings

Your investment in our youth has made a significant impact, empowering them with knowledge and skills that will serve them well in life. We’re excited to create unforgettable memories during this trip, and we couldn't have done it without your support.

Thank you once again for being a vital part of our journey. We look forward to sharing our adventures with you!

Warm regards,

Tamica Barnett
Executive Director
Fired Up for Youth Inc.

03/04/2026

On 2/28 Fired Up For Youth, Inc. hosted its 2nd annual Charity gala celebrating Syracuse’s finest! Congratulations to all of our honorees: Mike Atkins, Chris Montgomery, Eli Green, Shaneika Marie, S Dot Davis, Calvin Odom, and Ed Mitchell Sr.

I would like to thank our sponsors:
Wegmans, TD Consultant, Syracuse Housing Authority, Gifford Foundation, HomeHead Quarters, Syracuse EOC, Cerio Law, Allyn Family Foundation, Firefighters of Color United in Syracuse, CNY Community Foundation, Key Bank, Superintendent Pam Odam, WCNY, National Council of Negro Women, The Barbie Shop, Cocoas Candles, Assemblyman Magnarelli, Syracuse Firefighters Local 280, Accessorize to A T, Lucky Travel, Syracuse Teachers Association, Sigma Gamma Rho, Guadalajara Mexican Cuisine, Isla Caribbean Cuisine, Ranette for School Board, Helen Hudson for Councilor at Large, Michael Green, Heuber-Breuer, and Meg O’Connell.

A special shoutout to Congressman Mannion!

Shout out to Erma’s Bistro for providing beverage services! A special Thank you to Niara McIntrye for the program and marketing!

Thank you to the caterers: Who Want Smoke BBQ and Catering, BeeJay’s Experience LLC, Dine with Danielle LLC, Kevi’s Treats, Lateefia Williams, and Balla Cooks.

Thank you to Kaniesha Barnett Mason for the decorations! DeeJay Flagg and Jaleel Campbell on the music! And shout out to James Blackmon for capturing the moment

Photo collection by JBproductions

02/12/2026

https://www.localsyr.com/bridge-street/nonprofit-fired-up-for-youth-presenting-gala-to-honor-cny-members/

It’s time to get “fired up” for the Syracuse Black History Gala. This event supports Fired Up for Youth, a local nonprofit helping Onondaga County teens build positive futures. Tamica Barnet…

02/03/2026

We are just 3 weeks out from “The Gala.” I wanted to take some time to shout out our tables sponsors so far!

Paint Vibes
Allyn Foundation
KeyBank
Gifford Foundation
TD 22
Syracuse EOC
Wegmans
Syracuse Housing Authority
Cerio Law
CNY Communtiy Foundation
Firefighters of Color United in Syracuse

Plus a special sponsorship and appearance by Congressman Mannion

A bunch of organizations/ businesses purchased ad…. And we are about 1/2 way to capacity for individual ticket sales. $75/ticket

Thank you to everyone that secured their spot! The deadline to purchase in Ad is 2/15. Final day for ticket sales is 2/20 or until sold out.

The official after party will be at Jus Sum Jazz… table sponsors and honorees will have free access!

Catch me on Bridge street 2/11 to discuss the Gala!