Welcome to NOMIE for Youth
Where "Getting to Know Self" means developing into the Best Version of You!
"GET LIT" Summer Literature & reading program
Thank you to Shreve Memorial Library for their donation of books that helped our organization to kick off the "GET LIT" Summer Literature & Reading Program
Program available to children between the ages of 5 - 13 at Andrew Currie Recreation Center, Shreveport, LA
June 29 - 30, 2022
2-day Social Etiquette & Youth Resource Fair
Etiquette Class is for young ladies between the ages of 12-18
In honor of May: Mental Health Awareness Month
End of School Year De-Stressing Activities
Experiencing calm with chair yoga & breathing techniques
Experiencing calm with chair yoga & breathing techniques
Experiencing calm with chair yoga & breathing techniques
Experiencing calm with chair yoga & breathing techniques
Experiencing calm with chair yoga & breathing techniques
NOMIE for Youth 2nd annual virtual 5k run/walk
On May 7, 2022, take steps towards healthy living while supporting underserved children!
Register for NOMIE for Youth's 2nd Annual VIRTUAL 5K Run/Walk! Registration is $28 & you will receive a commemorative t-shirt to wear on the day of the event!
Registrants may participate in the 5K from their own convenient location. On event day, please post pictures and/or videos on the social media site of your choice. Be sure to hashtag #nomie4youth
Free grooming services
March 2022 & Aprill 2022
March 2022 & Aprill 2022
March 2022 & Aprill 2022
During this spring, NOMIE for Youth is again offering free grooming services to children in Shreveport, LA. Our organization partnered with local barber and beauty schools to provide these services. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter to get updates on our next round of free grooming services!
Cuts & Cornrows
March 2022 & Aprill 2022
March 2022 & Aprill 2022
Some of the young ladies who participated in NOMIE for Youth's Cuts & Cornrows program...Our beautiful A'Sharie, Royal, Aracelyn, Tiana, Michelle and Amy.
March
Charmel Lester
Congratulations to one of NOMIE for Youth's volunteers! Charmel is a talented fabric artist whose artwork is on display at Southern University Museum of Art in Shreveport, LA. She is a dedicated advocate for the children & we are very proud of her! Way to go, Charmel!
BLACK HISTORY MONTH TRIVIA BOWL
February 19, 2022
Sisters win 1st & 2nd Place!
Sisters win 1st & 2nd Place!
Sisters win 1st & 2nd Place!
Sisters win 1st & 2nd Place!
Sisters win 1st & 2nd Place!
Adrianna Collins - 1st Place & Shamaya Collins - 2nd Place for the NOMIE for Youth Black History Trivia Bowl Contest. Adrianna won $150 in Visa gift cards.
NOVEMBER 2021 & DECEMBER 2021
Mini-Shark Tank
This two-part event allowed the youth to discover their business interests. Then with three weeks to prepare, the Congratulations to Jaxon Joseph, 9. His business plan for "Delighted Cupcakes" won him a $150 gift card. All of the participants put together creative and practical business plans for the judges to review.
NOMIE for Youth Virtual & Face-to-Face Workshops
Fundamental Workshops began November 2021 for children between the ages of 8 - 16.
Workshops Offered
1. Essential Life Skills 7. Tradition & Culture
2. Culinary Arts 8. Building Self-Confidence
3. Personal Responsibility 9. Recognizing & Coping with Mental Health Issues
4. Critical Thinking Skills 10. Coding/STEM
5. Social Etiquette 11. Performing Arts
6. Money Matters 12. Ownership & Entrepreneurism
13. Peacebuilding & Conflict Resolution
There is no registration fee. Workshops are offered free of cost.
NOMIE for Youth's "Back-to-School Bonanza!"
On 8/7/21, in partnership with the NAACP-Shreveport and the City of Shreveport Parks & Recreation, NOMIE for Youth provided backpacks, school supplies, food and fun for area children! The event was held at Bilberry Recreation Center in Shreveport, LA.
Community children received backpacks & school supplies. Plenty of FUN, pizza, music & activities!
Special thanks to Brookshire's Grocery, Super One Grocery, Piggly Wiggly Grocery, Family Dollar, Office Depot & Little Caesars Pizza
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2020-2021 Louisiana Principal of the Year! Congratulations to Marco French of Queensborough Elementa
- NOMIE for Youth adopted Queensborough Elementary during the 2020-2021 school year. Our organization proudly supported the elementary school, led by Mr. French, by providing school supplies, uniforms, WiFi scholarship, and grooming services to students. Our organization also donated $500 to the school's Special Education Department from funds raised from our 1st Annual 5K Run/Walk. NOMIE for Youth is proud to be of service to the school and Mr. French, as its leader.