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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda - 12-05-2016 ORANGE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT Meeting Date: November 15, 2016 Action Agenda Item No. SUBJECT: My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge Recommendation for Movement of Youth (MOY) to be the Lead Agency for My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Orange Initiative DEPARTMENT: County Manager's Office ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: Bonnie B. Hammersley 919-245-2306 PURPOSE: To consider approval to authorize Movement of Youth as the lead agency to manage the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Orange Initiative to enhance the structure and provide support. BACKGROUND: In February 2015, community members, under the leadership of Commissioner Renee Price, launched the MBK Orange initiative. Since that time, there have been several events involving youth and adults from Orange County. The strong attendance at the events recognized the need to continue this effort with enhanced structure and support. On October 6, 2016, the community members in The My Brother's Keeper Community Challenge unanimously agreed to make a recommendation for Movement of Youth [MOY] to become the lead agency in the next phase of the MBK Orange Community Challenge and to request that the Orange County Board of County Commissioners accept the recommended action to continue MBK-Orange. The community members of the MBK-Orange support appointing MOY as the lead agency because it will allow greater success in fundraising for the sustainability of MBK Orange. A lead agency will strengthen the organization which will allow them to build capacity with information and guidance from the national level, as was indicated at the MBK NC Summit in Greensboro on October 10, 2016. Movement of Youth is a non-profit agency that works to prepare diverse youth to lead and succeed in the 21st Century through mentoring and targeted enrichment activities led by college students. MOY has a proven track record with its staff and programming. MOY founder, Atrayus Goode attended the meeting on October 6 and indicated the MOY Board of Directors, is willing to assume the responsibility to be the lead agency for MBK-Orange Initiative. The community members present at the October 6 meeting were representing various nonprofit organizations, county agencies and the community: Atrayus Goode, President and CEO, Movement of Youth Charlene & Jeff Campbell, Co-Founders, Beyond Expectations, Inc. Bishop Victor Glover, Executive Director, Fathers on the Move Sheriff Charles Blackwood, Orange County Dawn Bagwell, Orange County Schools Linda Hall, Durham Technical Community College Samathryn Witham, Town of Chapel Hill Jenn Weaver, Commissioner, Town of Hillsborough Kathleen Ferguson, Commissioner, Town of Hillsborough Cat Griffith, Community Member Steven Drake, Attorney, Community Member Susan Worley, Volunteers for Youth In addition, the following community members have indicated an interest in serving on an MBK-Orange Advisory Board, Charlene and Jeff Campbell, Bishop Glover, Deputy Andre Richmond and Commissioner Price. Also, representatives from other participating groups and agencies will be recruited for appointments once this proposal becomes final. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact at this time. SOCIAL JUSTICE IMPACT: The following Orange County Social Justice Goals are applicable to this agenda item: • GOAL: ENSURE ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY The creation and preservation of infrastructure, policies, programs and funding necessary for residents to provide shelter, food, clothing and medical care for themselves and their dependents. • GOAL: CREATE A SAFE COMMUNITY The reduction of risks from vehicle/traffic accidents, childhood and senior injuries, gang activity, substance abuse and domestic violence. • GOAL: FOSTER A COMMUNITY CULTURE THAT REJECTS OPPRESSION AND INEQUITY The fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race or color; religious or philosophical beliefs; sex, gender or sexual orientation; national origin or ethnic background; age; military service; disability; and familial, residential or economic status. RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board authorize Movement of Youth (MOY) as the lead agency to manage the My Brother's Keeper (MBK) Orange Initiative to enhance the structure and provide support.