This young man is all smiles as he gets ready to play. Photo by Terrance Moran/The Connection
Three high school young men designed and implemented a drug and alcohol prevention event at the Mott Community Center April 4 with help from FACETS.
FACETS is a nonprofit organization developed to improving the lives of thousands of Fairfax County families and individuals. The organization helps with emergency shelter, food and medical needs, and working with families to end the cycle of poverty. FACETS Education and Community Development program focuses on academics, building self-esteem, and developing healthy relationships. Over 180 youth participate in FACETS’ community programs.
Kaleabe Tewolde, Stephen Amoako and Corey Lucas of Fairfax hosted a 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament as a way to bring back to the community awareness of the dangers of drug and alcohol use. They designed this program after attending a weeklong leadership program at Longwood University in Farmville, Va., last summer. Their flyer highlighted a family friendly event with food, games, music and prizes and they didn’t disappoint.
The registered teams took the courts to showcase their talents, with music pumped out on background. The championship game was intense yet it was the height advantage that led Peter Klosky, Nathan Roberts and Jibril Ahmed from Fairfax to victory.
FACETS is always looking for volunteers and mentors to help with their community and youth support programs. If you're interested in sharing your knowledge as a mentor or after school advisor contact James Williams, Community Advocate at jwilliams@facetscares.org or 703-352-3269.
- Terrance Moran