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We specialize in team building and working with others to achieve goals and move mountains faster. We've been fortunate to connect with so many wonderful people who've believed in us and our mission.
We specialize in team building and working with others to achieve goals and move mountains faster. We've been fortunate to connect with so many wonderful people who've believed in us and our mission.
Read MoreHeads Up For Our Youth was nominated for non profit of the year in 2018 along side of 5 other top producing organizations.
Read MoreDwayne Shaw and Rick Morton are the co founders of Heads Up For Our Youth. Together with their barber brothers, clients and friends, they have identified many needs within the community and created an alliance to provide solutions for a better outcome for todays youth.
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This little cutie and her amazing cheer team rocked the HUFOY Halftime show with a high spirited cheer routine choreographed by the honorable Coach Jae and Jamboree of Gymstones
The 10 on 10 Tug-of-War contest was one of the highlights at 7th Annual HUFOY Back To School Rally. This contest allows us to teach so many lessons quickly. While the youth are pulling we are coaching them yelling, You can do it! Your team is depending on you! You’re almost there! No pain no gain! Never give up! Believe in yourself! You did It!
One thing for sure, they did it. They worked together, boys and girls, black and white, short and tall, for that moment, it didn’t matter. Congratulations to all of them for the great showcase of togetherness, sportsmanship, and heart.
This moment illustrates a young lady receiving a Heads Up medal for her contribution to her teams victory in the 10 on 10 tug-of-war contest. As her medal is present to her by co-founder Dwayne Shaw, the announcer DJ Jimmy Jam is saying her name. The look her eyes tells the story. In this photo she’s looking at one person. I won! I don’t know exactly what I just did but I won. It wasn’t easy but I won. My hands hurt little bit from holding on to the rope while my opponents dragged me but it’s ok now because I won. She never gave up. She won…
We believe that the relationship between law enforcement and the community they serve has to start prior to crime . By providing a safe space for our youth to engage in meaningful conversations and interactions with law enforcement along side community leaders, we can establish a good faith approach to policing which allows the youth to be educated on laws, rights, and the constitution.
During one of our basketball clinics a young participant became frustrated and wanted to quit because he wasn’t very good at one of the dribbling challenges. The trainers encouraged him and rallied behind him to give it his best shot and he did. Because we did not give up on him and we took time to work with him not only did he finish the challenge but he also discovered he was even better with his left hand than everyone else in the clinic which made him quite a happy camper.
Some people ask why do we use basketball in a lot of our events? Basketball is one of todays most popular sports. Basketball allows us to meet these children where they are and build a messaging bridge between the game they love and the life they live. Basketball is about teamwork. It’s about making the right play/ decisions. It’s about preparation. It’s an unselfish game that when played correctly yields significant rewards. It’s healthy and we can’t forget it’s fun.
I mean, come on! Who doesn’t enjoy a large slice of pizza? Here’s a photo of one of our favorite youth groups from Allen Jay Middle School after a Big Brother Barber event at Heads Up Barber and Beauty. The kids enjoy sitting around with their barber brothers conversing about everything from careers and current affairs to music interest and education. We found these moments to be very therapeutic for all involved.