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The Program runs from September through April with the participants attending workshops every other Saturday. In April, those participants who have remained involved, and have not accumulated more than three (3) absences, will participate in the graduation ceremony. College bound graduates of the
Lead to Succeed
Receive a $1,000.00 scholarship and a Laptop Computer provided by the Foundation.
Calling All Sophomore And Junior Level High School Students!
- Do You Want To Be One
Of The Future Leaders Of Your Community?
- Would you like to attend Developmental Workshops?
- Would
You Like To Attend Sessions Of The City, State And Federal
Legislative
Bodies?
- Do You Want To Be
Eligible To Receive a Scholarship To Assist With College
Expenses?
If You Answered Yes To
The Above Questions Then You Want To Be A Part Of "Lead To Succeed"
TNVF's Leadership Development Program
Black History Month Reading Series
Throughout the month of February, The Next Vision Foundation
presents the Black History Month Reading Series at the Charles H.
Wright Museum of African American History. This book signing and
lecture series pays tribute to the gifts, talents and history of
African-Americans. The Reading Series is FREE to all participants
and promotes literacy in the community. Authors, illustrators
and celebrities come together to celebrate the abilities,
achievements and potential of our children. Every child that
participates leaves with a book. Over 3,500 children and
families have participated in the Reading Series. We look
forward to reaching more families throughout Annual Black History
Month Reading Series. The Foundation continues to promote
children's literacy and hopes to encourage family participation in
this exciting Reading Series.
During the event, Presenters/Readers engage children in dialogue
and/or read from their book. Authors and illustrators also sign
books for children. Refreshments are served during the
fellowship period at the end of each session.
Some of our Featured Authors and Celebrities include
Deloris Jordan, (Michael's Mom) Salt In His Shoes; Stephanie
Sanders, Q-t Pie Series; M. Lavora Perry, Taneesha's Treasures of
the Heart; Kenya Harper, How Tuya Loves Herself; Congresswoman
Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick; Mayor Kwame M. Kilpatrick; Serch,
formerly of WJLB FM 98; Frankie Darcell, WXMD Mix 92.3; and Rhonda
Walker, WDIV TV.
The Marvell Cheeks – James B. Kilpatrick Scholarship Program
 The
Next Vision Foundation awards scholarships each year to college
bound students with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 and
demonstrated civic and community involvement. All applicants must
be alumni of the Foundation's Leadership Development program. The
scholarships are presented to the recipients each May at the
Foundation's Annual Scholarship Luncheon.
Our 6th Annual Marvell Cheeks/James B. Kilpatrick Scholarship
program will be held
Saturday May 17th 2008
at The International
Banquet Center, Atheneum Hotel at 12:30 pm. During the program,
Students are recognized for completion of the Lead to
Succeed program and are awarded scholarships.
Additionally, the Foundation recognizes individuals who exemplify
leadership in our community. Past recipients of the "Excellence
in Leadership" award include, Don Coleman, President, Global Hue
(2004), Ms. Alice G. Thompson, CEO, Black Family Development, Inc.
(2005), and Mr. Jerome Bettis, The Bus Stops Here Foundation
(2006).
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