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(EMPIRE NEWS NETWORK (ENN)- LOS ANGELES, CA— On Wednesday, August 8, Majestic Hearts and I Am… teamed up to host their First Annual back-to-school drive.
The recipients were inner-city youth of The Robert J. Irmas Activity Youth Center in South Los Angeles. The two organizations provided over 100 backpacks filled with school supplies to the attendees to prepare them for the upcoming school year. The students’ ages ranged from seven to 17 years old.
“Our goal was to supply 200 scholars with the tools needed to excel this school year. Unfortunately, many of the students started school the day of the backpack drive,” says Majestic Hearts CEO, Kanishia L. Jackson.
Jackson, alongside Majestic Hearts’ Vice President, Ricsyhelle Davis who’s also the Chief Visionary Officer of I Am…, opened the event by introducing themselves and their organizations followed by breathing exercises. These exercises revealed that nearly half the students meditated on a regular basis with immediate family.
“I was surprised to see how many children exercised meditation,” expressed Davis.
Davis educated the children on inflation, interest, taxes, meditation and savings. Many of the students were familiar with the topics. One 12-year-old, in particular, was knowledgeable of all five topics.
“I’ve never come across a 12–year-old who knew inflation, interest and taxes…,” exclaims Davis.
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence, up to 99 percent of domestic violence victims experience economic abuse…and finances are often cited as the biggest barrier to leaving an abusive relationship. With these statistics at hand, Majestic Hearts deemed it necessary to provide school supplies to students as they may be amongst the 99 percent.
“With economic abuse statistics being a dominant form of abuse, we find it highly important to support the students that may contribute to these stats by providing them with the tools needed to excel in school,” says the Majestic Hearts CEO.
About Majestic Hearts:
Majestic Hearts seeks to be a refuge in the fight against domestic violence & sexual assault. We provide a safe-haven for victims, including programs that include counseling & mentoring, shelter & housing and education. Learn more at www.majestic-hearts.org
About I Am…
I Am… Provides pertinent information to disadvantaged communities via motivation and inspiration, byway of education, advancement opportunities and outreach services. Our mission is accomplished by focusing on the power of the voice “I AM.” Visit www.iamthatweb.org for more information.
