As students were ready to start their first day of school, the 100 BMOA members welcomed them back to school at Texas Empowerment Academy (TxEA). 100 Members also supported the school’s over-enrollment by purchasing furniture for 4 kindergarten classrooms.
Teachers from around Austin, TX arrived early to receive book bundles, puzzles, jewelry, and gift cards for the upcoming school year. 100 members and community partners came together to show love and support to those who make our community stronger by educating our youth. There were plenty of smiles and tears as the teachers expressed thanks and gratitude for the Cultural Competency Initiative (CCI). This year’s CCI initiative will impact 300 teachers and 7,500 students!
As part as our partnership with Colony Park Neighborhood Association, the 100 provided 600 backpacks and supplies for LBJ High School this coming academic school year. Over the past 4 years, we’ve supplied over 2,000 students with backpacks and supplies.
The 100 Black Men of Austin partnered with First Tee Golf Austin to host students from the Huston-Tillotson University (HT) I.D.E.A.L Summer Program at Harvey Pennick Golf Course. Students learned the game of golf, networking on the golf course, and understanding the importance of the upcoming school year. With our partnership with internXL, we registered 70+ HT students to the program, and we’re excited about what’s to come!
Black Pearl Books and the 100 Black Men of Austin partnered to support and educate the community as they celebrate Juneteenth and Father’s Day. 100 Fathers and families received a book bundle (4 books) focusing on Juneteenth at various events over the weekend. Black Pear Books provided the free books to Fathers as they entered their store with their families and the 100 BMOA gave book bundles to families at the Manor, TX Juneteenth event.
