My Father’s Business started in 2014 after Matt Thornton found Christ and decided to share what he knows with troubled teens. What started out as a group of six young men, eventually grew into what we know today as My Father’s Business. They are more than a group that meets once a week, they are a family that continues to grow. At My Father’s Business, they have watched kids graduate high school and go onto higher education. They have seen kids move on to branches of the military or go into a trade, but most importantly we have watched our kids work towards being the best, and well-defined version of themselves. Organizations info: My Fathers Business Website: www.mfbyouth.org Instagram: _myfathersbusiness Facebook: My Father's Business, mfb Email: matt@mfbyouth.org
A aliyah Stewart—founder of The ASW Foundation, Inc. Losing her two brothers, Anthony S.White Jr. and James Anderson, to gun violence catapulted her into action at a young age. Aaliyah strives to be an example of what our youth can achieve if they simply given the opportunity to succeed. Her work through the ASW Foundation and the #IAMTHEM Movement have inspired not only those in her community but people all across the country. Contact info: ASW Foundation Website: www.iamthem.org Instagram: hope_asw Facebook: hope asw Email: aswfj07@gmail.com