TRR Youth Council

Welcome to Da' YC!

The Youth Council is The Resource Room’s home for our middle and high school youth outside of our regular afterschool and summer camp programming. Da’ YC houses all of our student-led youth leadership programs including the NAACP Miami-Dade Branch Youth Council, The Children’s Trust Youth Advisory Council, Raising Black Leaders, and more! Youth also gain exclusive access to YC hands-on workshops, community events, and celebrations! Check out our programs below to learn more about them and how you, parent or child, can get involved!

Come Join The Youth Council!

Meetings are held EVERY Monday from 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

(every 3RD Monday meeting is held on Zoom)

NAACP Youth Council

Meeting Location:

The Resource Room

19715 NW 37th Ave

Miami Gardens, FL 33056

(305)621-1929

*Memberships are $10/Year

We want to ensure a society in which all individuals have equal rights without discrimination based on race by developing a new generation of civil rights and community leaders. We aim to:

♦ Inform youth of the problems affecting African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities.
♦ Advance the economic, educational, social, and political status of African Americans and other racial and ethnic minorities, and their harmonious cooperation with other peoples.
♦ Stimulate an appreciation of the African Diaspora and other people of color's contribution to civilization.
♦ Develop an intelligent, effective youth leadership.

To learn more about the NAACP visit here: NAACP Youth Programs

The Resource Room Presents:

The "Education For All Scholarship"

In partnership with "Take Stock in Children". This scholars program provides ten (10) student scholars with the support needed to successfully navigate high school and college while developing problem-solving, critical thinking, and other life skills that will become increasingly important as they transition to working professionals. The program helps ensure our student scholars are successfully using their scholarships and delivers on our most basic promise; helping our scholars succeed in college, career, and life.

Eligibility Criteria

→ Currently enrolled in 9th Grade.

→ Enrolled in a Florida Public School

→ Maintain a 2.5 unweighted GPA

→ No more than eight (8) unexcused abscences

→ No more than one (1) in-school suspension per semester

→ Participate in The Resource Room (TRR) Youth Council

→ Must qualify as low-income

Application Process

A prospective Take Stock Student must request and submit an application through The Resource Room. Submission of an application does not guarantee acceptance into the program.

Our Mission is to identify, motivate, train, and support black youth on a pathway to becoming impactful leaders in a variety of fields.

What is RAISING BLACK LEADERS (RBL)?

RBL is being established to create a long-term approach to combat systemic racism by focusing on creating leaders in the fields of politics, criminal justice, and advocacy. Founded by The Resource Room with the support of the Miami Dade NAACP, anchor institutions, and concerned community leaders. This initiative seeks to identify the “Talented Tenth” and support students of color by providing the wrap-around resources they need to graduate from high school and college, with continuing support for their career endeavors.

Program Overview:

RBL will focus on raising black leaders in the following sectors: Public Safety; Lawyers/Judges; Elected Officials; Lobbyists; Education and Health. Through our program structure students will learn and participate in:

→ Advocacy training

→ Understanding Black History & Systemic Racism

→ My History (Family Tree Contest)

→ Understanding Politics and Policies

→ Networking and how to network

→ Career course guidance

→ Community Projects

→ College mentoring

→ Internship opportunities

→ Job placements

*Scholarships start in 9^th grade and can be earned yearly.

Teens Advocating Together (TAT)

A collaborative effort between the Jewish Community Relations Council of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation and the Miami-Dade Branch of the NAACP.

TAT is designed to include 10-12 high school students from the African American and Jewish communities of Miami-Dade County. Through a series of professional-led programs and workshops, students will be able to build relationships and have access to opportunities for the students to learn about and support each other's communities. TAT will provide participants with the opportunity to build leadership and advocacy skills, volunteer together, and form relationships with teens from across Miami.

The YAC

Open to all Miami-Dade County high school students, the YAC serves as the youth voice of The Children's Trust. It is a leadership development program with a focus on service and advocacy, especially relating to children and families.

Youth meet MONTHLY at various locations.

In addition to regular meetings, we develop and execute service-learning projects and participate in field trips.

User Login

[email protected]

305-621-1929

Welcome to Da' YC!