Avengers Youth Mentoring Organization has established a partnership with the Houston Independent School District to transform an old in-school suspension building into a community center for youth. In addition, we built a chess park for community youth to learn strategies and the importance of thinking before making a move. We opened the doors to our youth center and chess park on Saturday, May 21, 2022, and it was a phenomenal event. Community leaders and volunteers joined us in our grand opening and showed the youth that they can count on them to be part of the village that helps them to succeed.

Youth engaged in a football clinic hosted by Northside Oilers, haircuts by young entrepreneur Erikk Vibess, boxing and self-defense techniques led by educator Otto Donis, food served by one of our phenomenal parents, Cherie Goolsby, mentorship and active play by Mr. Jesus Gonzalez, and Emmitt. We also had our game room open, where youth enjoyed video game play and ping-pong, before beating the heat on the giant waterslide bouncer. This day was AMAZING! However, it would not have been possible without the community, our sponsors, and volunteers. We appreciate you!

Photo credits: Benjamin Lewis (owner of Ben's Photos) and Austin Rodriguez (Owner of 123 Photo Booths)

Sports equipment sponsor: Good Sports

Security sponsor: Armor Plate Protection Services

Sponsors: Avenue, and Constellation

Special thanks to the Blackwells for helping to keep the equipment organized and the kids safe.