About
The Ronald A. Burgess Jr. Foundation's mission is to " To strengthen communities by empowering students and educators within; We focus on making maximum, positive effort for our students and educators within all communities, schools and programs; providing the momentum that helps students affect change and promote growth; fostering hope, inspiration and academic success through motivation, storytelling, hope and youth empowerment; helping students and youth place sustainable motivation behind their academic, sports and common student goals. "
Intervention Workshops- All of our intervention workshops are 3-6 weeks and range from topics such as teen substance prevention, goal-setting, social justice, healthy decision making, self-management and more.
Youth Motivation Educational Podcast- Top 250 podcast on Apple in "Education for Kids" (US and South Africa); resource providing information for youth and educators; discussing common youth challenges; helping educators connect with some of their most challenging students.
Icebreaker Portal- Hub providing process worksheet and writing assignments helping educators discuss important topics with their students and youth; resource that could be used in classrooms, youth programs and institutions.
Storytelling Conferences- Interactive workshops and team building activities promoting academic success, self-control, and skill building; group activities and workshops equipping youth and students with coping skills to cope with mental health, substance-use disorders, and common youth challenges.
Mentoring for young men