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A Cut Can Do a Whole Lot of Good
A haircut can do a whole lot more than change your appearance. It can build confidence, restore dignity, and remind a young person that they matter. Today was about more than fresh fades. It was about investing in our youth, one conversation and one act of care at a time. #weempower #livefully #my180yp #stlouis

Roy Jefferson
20 hours ago1 min read


Young Entrepreneurs in Action
Come Create STL led our young men through an exciting entrepreneurship experience. Each participant developed their own clothing brand, designed a logo, created custom apparel, and pitched their brand to the group. They also learned how to operate a heat press, turning their ideas into something they could proudly wear. Today's experience wasn't just about making shirts. It was about building creativity, confidence, communication skills, and an entrepreneurial mindset. A spec

Roy Jefferson
6 days ago1 min read


The Next Step Toward College Athletics
Saturday, one of our mentees took another exciting step toward his future by visiting a college campus and participating in a training and conditioning session with the team's athletic program as part of the recruiting process. Watching our young people grow through hard work, discipline, and determination is one of the greatest rewards of mentoring. Opportunities like this are earned through consistent effort, commitment, and a willingness to keep showing up. No matter what

Roy Jefferson
Jun 291 min read


Building More Than Towers
Every block placed is a reminder that growth takes patience, encouragement, and support. At My 180 Youth Program, we believe in helping young people build confidence, develop new skills, and discover their potential—one step at a time. When we invest in our youth today, we're helping them create a stronger foundation for tomorrow. #weempower #livefully #my180yp #stlouis

Roy Jefferson
Jun 241 min read
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