Back to School

-          Youth Matter, Inc. is asking for your support in helping to supply our local children will very well needed school supplies to get the year started. We’ll be collecting items at our annual cookout on this year, or you may feel free to send in, or drop items off at our Youth Matter office. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Back to School Block Party

-          On this past Sunday, Youth Matter, Inc. participated in a back to school block party at Mt. Sinai Church in downtown Portsmouth (VA). The block party included our very own Sapphire cheer leaders, New Generation band, a basketball game, food and fun. Youth Matter, Inc. displayed tables and information about Youth Matter in general, as well as our hip hop dance team Just Dyvine, Troops to Youth, as well as our new Boys to Champs  Gentlemen’s Club. Due to weather that we couldn’t control, all of our tables had to be packed up, but in spite of, our cheer leaders were still able to perform. With a crowd of hundreds in the Vision Centre I watching, they caught everyone’s attention.

Cookout Cancellation

-          On Thursday morning, August 16, 2012, Youth Matter Inc. learned that the Recreation Department lost our paperwork, and gave our reserved area away to another group for Sunday, September 2nd.

-          As a result, we have cancelled our cookout that was planned for Sunday, September 2nd.
 
Please accept our apologizes for having to cancel the Summer Cookout.

With this new turn of events, we are now going to focus our efforts on our Annual Black & White Gala Fundraiser -- scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2012 at the Chesapeake Marriott. I hope you will be able to attend.

Our featured guest for Youth Matter Inc.'s Annual Black & White Gala Fundraiser is Francena McCorory, 2012 London Olympic Gold Medalist,www.fran400usa.com/. Francena was one of the runners in the Women's 4 x 400m relay that won a Gold Medal. We are very excited that Francena has chosen Youth Matter Inc. to be one of her non-profits to support.

For more information about Youth Matter Inc.'s Annual Black & White Gala Fundraiser, visit the linek: http://www.youthmatter.org/ymi_gala.htm.  Tickets are on sale $45 per person / $500 per reserved table for ten.  We are also looking for sponsors to support this annual fundraiser that supports funding for after-school programs.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Thanks for your continued support of youth and families.

Sapphire's Car Wash

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Youth Matter, Inc.’s Sapphire cheer leaders will have their second car wash of the summer. It will be located at Title Max on Western Branch Blvd. (Chesapeake, VA) in the Churchland area. It will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.  

Back to School

-          Youth Matter, Inc. is asking for your support in helping to supply our local children will very well needed school supplies to get the year started. We’ll be collecting items at our annual cookout on this year, or you may feel free to send in, or drop items off at our Youth Matter office. Thank you so much for your continued support.

Fall Back in Action

-          The entire Youth Matter, Inc. family would just like to wish the best of luck and blessings to those college students returning back to their respective schools. We bid you safe travels and a great year. For those first year college students, take advantage of all of the opportunities that lie ahead of you. And for those K-12 students, continue to make us proud and shine bright! You all are our future. To each and every one of you, make this 2012-2013 school year an even bigger success than last year was!  J

Splash into the New Season!

-          In celebration of the new 2012-2013 Sapphire cheer leading squad, the Sapphire administrative staff thought that the girls deserved to have some fun. After 4 weeks of boot camp and intense try outs, the girls were able to truly enjoy each other. On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the girls attending the Westbury Splash Park in downtown Portsmouth (VA). They truly enjoyed themselves. Some even brought out other family members to include in their fun. The girls are so amped about this season, they would have rather performed cheers at the park, than run and play in the water most of the time.

Sapphire's Car Wash

On Saturday, September 1, 2012, Youth Matter, Inc.’s Sapphire cheer leaders will have their second car wash of the summer. It will be located at Title Max on Western Branch Blvd. (Chesapeake, VA) in the Churchland area. It will be held from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. All donations are accepted and greatly appreciated.  

Chili's Give Back

Saturday, September 22, 2012, make your way out to Chili’s on Taylor Road in Chesapeake, VA. Chili’s is going to sponsor our Youth Matter, Inc. Sapphire cheer leaders. All you have to do is have a Chili’s/Youth Matter flyer, and present it when you pay for your check, and our cheer leaders will receive a portion of the funds. It’s that simple. We look forward to having your support. 

Mt. Sinai Block Party

On Sunday, July 22, 2012, The Youth Matter, Inc. Sapphire cheer leaders took part in participating in Mt. Sinai Church (Portsmouth, VA) monthly block party. The girls performed various cheers and a dance routine. Many of the girls even volunteered to be a contestant in a sing-off on that day. The church had not only the cheer leaders, but Christian steppers performed as well. There was plenty of food, fun and line dancing.