The REED Plan III

The REED Plan III

The Mission: Energize & Restore the 3rd District by Empowering Our Youth

Throughout my life, I’ve had awesome mentors that have assisted and guided me through various stages of my life – social growth, education, volunteerism, and employment.  The youth voice is often overlooked as many are often characterized and stereotyped as the source of crime and violence in the city.

The REED Plan Position

I am committed to the intellectual and social growth of our youth through opportunities for volunteering with small businesses, increased after-school tutoring and expanded relationships with youth and city officials.

Our Plan 1

Expose our youth to a wide variety of career options and assist them in developing marketable job skills.

How we work Plan 1

Provide internship opportunities through the City; as well as, initiate collaborative internship opportunities with County & State Officials for 3rd District Youth.

                             

Our Plan 2
Increase mentoring opportunities for 3rd District Youth.

How we work Plan 2

Partner with Boy and Girls Clubs, PREP-KC, Youthnet, the Kansas City, Missouri Police Department and other organizations to recruit mentors and youth into their programs.

Our Plan 3

Expand tutoring programs and develop educational enrichment opportunities for 3^rd District Youth.

How we work Plan 3

• Connect with Kauffman Scholars, W.E.B. Dubois Learning Center, the Urban League of Greater Kansas City; as well as, other organizations providing tutoring to improve their chances of academic success.
• Utilize repurposed KCMSD Property to act as a tutoring hub and community center so that 3rd-district youth have constructive after-school activities and a safe place to spend their leisure time.

Our Plan 4

Ensure all 3rd-district children have access to high-quality, early-childhood education.

How we work Plan 4

Support the funding of KCMSD pre-K programs and nonprofit organizations providing early childhood programs, such as Operation Breakthrough.

I will continue to be a stakeholder in the lives of Kansas City Youth as I realize that youth empowerment is the direct link to breathing a fresh vitalization into the 3rd District.