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We would love for Wichita youth to join us for WEALTH Day 2026 at the Kansas State Capitol!Kansas WEALTH Day of Advocacy...
03/16/2026

We would love for Wichita youth to join us for WEALTH Day 2026 at the Kansas State Capitol!

Kansas WEALTH Day of Advocacy and Education brings together organizations, advocates, and legislators to connect around Water, Energy, Air, Land, Transportation, and Health — Kansas WEALTH. This is a free opportunity for youth to travel to the Capitol, learn about important issues impacting Kansas, and see advocacy in action.

We’re excited to be back in person at the Capitol this year and hope to see you there!

Sign up here:
https://climateenergyproject.networkforgood.com/events/95979-2026-wealth-day-at-the-capitol

Use the code WDWICHITA26 when registering.

Our Destination Innovation team has been in full training mode.Staff have been deepening their practice in Restorative J...
02/23/2026

Our Destination Innovation team has been in full training mode.

Staff have been deepening their practice in Restorative Justice with Rob Simon, strengthening how we build brave spaces and respond to harm with accountability and healing.

At the same time, our youth leaders are sharpening their research skills alongside Dr. Tasha Parker of the Institute of Development (IOD), studying the real impact of gun violence in our communities.

We don’t just talk about change. We train for it. We research it. We build it.

This Saturday!
02/20/2026

This Saturday!

Our final three speakers are here to reveal the strategies that built their legacies. Meet the visionaries of the Bossed Up and Banked stage.

💫 Marquetta Atkins-Woods is the Founder & Executive Director of Destination Innovation a Wichita-based powerhouse for youth-driven equity and community transformation. A proud Wichita State University alumna, Marquetta has dedicated her life to ensuring young people—especially those from historically excluded communities—have the tools to lead. Since launching Camp Destination Innovation in 2015, she has built a thriving ecosystem of impact, including Progeny, Root the Power, and Cure Violence ICT. In 2025, she further expanded this reach by bringing Rise Up for Youth under her leadership. Beyond her advocacy, she is the author of the children's book Kayin Finds His Voice and serves on several boards, including the ACLU of Kansas. A dedicated community builder, Marquetta is rooted in the belief that young people are the "right now" leaders of justice and liberation.

💫 Shakeena Chambers is the Founder and CEO of Bailey’s Learning Academy, apremier early childhood education center built on love, structure, and high standards. A dedicated leader with deep roots in childcare, Shakeena serves families with a hands-on approach that blends tradition with innovation. Under her leadership, Bailey’s Learning Academy has become a community-centered environment where children thrive academically and emotionally. Known for her commitment to excellence and integrity, Shakeena focuses on building strong teams and maintaining the highest standards of care. A believer in investing in people and legacy, she operates on the principle that strong roots grow strong children—planting the foundation for the next generation to flourish.

💫 Christina Long is a native Wichitan, a Wichita State University alumna, and a powerhouse entrepreneur dedicated to inclusive economic impact. Driven by a passion for community-building, Christina is the Founding President/CEO of Create Campaign a nonprofit she established to empower urban entrepreneurs across the Midwest to launch, innovate, and scale. Her leadership extends to the Wichita Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and Network Kansas, where she leads the Wichita Urban Entrepreneurship Community. A multi-award-winning visionary, she has been named one of the "50 Kansans You Should Know." Alongside her husband, Jonathan, Christina is building a lasting legacy for her three children and grandchild.

Scan the QR Code to register to attend Saturday's FREE financial empowerment workshop!

Congratulations to our Founder and Executive Director Marquetta Atkins-Woods for being named an honoree of the 2026 Shin...
02/12/2026

Congratulations to our Founder and Executive Director Marquetta Atkins-Woods for being named an honoree of the 2026 Shine Awards!

2026 Shine Awards | March 7 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
📍 Fairmount Venue, 1655 N. Fairmount St., Wichita, KS 67208
🎟️ Ticket purchases support our mission: https://www.storytimevillage.org/shine2026

Meet one of our honorees. Honoree Marquetta Atkins-Woods is the Founder & Executive Director of Destination Innovation, a Wichita-based organization advancing youth leadership through education, equity, and community transformation. A proud Wichita State University alumna, she has dedicated her work to ensuring young people—especially those from historically excluded communities—have access to opportunities, resources, and platforms to lead.

She launched Camp Destination Innovation in 2015 and has since built a powerful ecosystem of programs, including Progeny, Root the Power, Cure Violence ICT, and Rise Up for Youth, supporting hundreds of young people in entrepreneurship, civic engagement, justice reform, and community leadership.

A published author of the children’s book Kayin Finds His Voice, Marquetta is widely recognized for her impact and serves on multiple boards, including the ACLU of Kansas and the Governor’s Advisory Group on Juvenile Justice.

Do not let your teens miss this powerful event. Great speakers. Powerful sessions that help guide teens to the graduatio...
02/07/2026

Do not let your teens miss this powerful event. Great speakers. Powerful sessions that help guide teens to the graduation finish line & higher education!!

Get your teens registered today!

Leadership U Annual African American High School Leadership Conference Sponsored by the Wichita (KS) Chapter of the Links, Incorporated Hosted by Butler Community College & the Wichita (KS) Chapter of the Links. *Calling all 8th Graders and High School Students Date: 8:30 am – 2:30 pm Saturday, Fe...

We’re proud to relaunch our Mission & Vision: grounded in youth leadership, innovation, and community impact. This updat...
01/22/2026

We’re proud to relaunch our Mission & Vision: grounded in youth leadership, innovation, and community impact. This update reflects who we are today and where we’re headed next. The work continues, with youth leading the way.

Camp Destination Innovation
Root The Power
Progeny
Cure Violence ICT
Rise Up For Youth

We had the honor of joining Felicia Rolfe on  KWCH 12 News Kansas Now this morning! Marquetta our Executive Director, an...
01/16/2026

We had the honor of joining Felicia Rolfe on KWCH 12 News Kansas Now this morning!

Marquetta our Executive Director, and Lovette, Program Manager of Camp Destination Innovation, shared our mission and highlighted the upcoming Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. We’re grateful for the opportunity to amplify youth voices and showcase the innovation happening right here in our community.

This holiday season, we celebrate the power of youth leadership, innovation, and community. Destination Innovation is th...
12/25/2025

This holiday season, we celebrate the power of youth leadership, innovation, and community. Destination Innovation is thankful for every young leader, partner, and supporter who helped make this year impactful. Happy Holidays to our community!

Camp Destination Innovation Progeny Root The Power Cure Violence ICT Rise Up For Youth

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PO Box 17203
Wichita, KS
67217

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