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      <image:title>Our Vision - Our Mission The John W. Buckner Youth Initiative- Our Hands Our Worth mission is to be a collaboration of creative minds to bring about change in the lives of youth ages 8-21. With the goal of helping prevent violence and develop one’s self-worth. Creating and experiencing the worth of the human hands and to rejoice in the beauty and benefits of one’s worth. There is nothing in life that is done without someone’s hands. John W. Buckner Youth Initiative is built on hard work and dedication with an emphasis on music, culinary and horticulture. These three qualities were very important in the life of John W. Buckner. Self- discovery is what makes one who they are, JWBYI encourages youth to have a tremendous love for life. Never stopping, always discovering and reaching for better.</image:title>
      <image:caption>— Louise Buckner Founder, &amp; Chief Executive Our Impact In October 2019 John W Buckner Youth Initiative- Our Hands Our Worth 501 (c) (3) started and is now serving 15 Chicago Communities (Auburn Gresham, Beverly, Brainerd, Englewood, Grand Boulevard, Hyde Park, North Center, Washington Heights, West Lawn, West Town and Woodlawn). Scholarship Weekend is our signature event, where we provide 3 youth with scholarships in music, culinary and horticulture. We have free programs and events leading up to scholarship weekend year-round. Our programs and events vary from horticulture weekends, savings account drives, youth financial literacy workshops, cookoffs, mental health awareness and more. Looking to service a variety of community needs via the initiatives core values education, philanthropy and community. This year John W Buckner Youth Initiative has 3 programs and 20 events scheduled in the various communities we serve.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Home - Scholarships</image:title>
      <image:caption>The John W. Buckner Youth Initiative (Our Hands Our Worth) serves underprivileged youths in Chicago ages 8-21. Creating a lasting impact in our community via providing yearly scholarships in music, culinary, and horticulture. JWBYI is presenting 15 programs along with community garden in 2024 and a host of programs for years to come..</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>We service families and community members throughout the year via volunteering and partnerships with Ronald McDonald Charities, South Side Community Federal Credit Union, Hugs No Slugs and Cradles to Crayons and amongst others. The lasting impact of grassroots efforts in the Chicagoland area are unmeasurable. Our Hands Our Worth’s community service range from the southside to the northside of Chicago and are extending as the initiative grows.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Who was John W Buckner? A Chicagoan Born in the fall of 1955, October 7th. A twin to his sister. He grew up in an area called Englewood, went to the neighborhood schools elementary and high school, moving on as a tradesman.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Collage of logos from notable sponsors, including REAL Youth Mentoring, Lady L Buckner Productions, Power Circle, KAM Buckner Illinois State Representative, South Side Community Federal Credit Union, and Shomari Cares, with a cartoon character in the lower right holding a camera and briefcase.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>A slide with bold red text reading 'Our target audience' on a white background next to a photo of two young people sitting against a world map wall, wearing red t-shirts, with one drinking water and the other smiling. To the right, there is a doughnut chart showing the percentage of various groups in the audience: Chicago Youth Ages 8-21, Creatives, Influencers, Educators, and Chicago Community Members. Below the chart, black text states the audience is a diverse mix of youth, community, creatives, educators, and influencers, with a paragraph explaining their work with local teams to spread awareness.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Red informational graphic titled 'Sponsorship Options' with black logo of raised hands in the top right corner. Three sponsorship options listed: Cultivator $7,500 with benefits, Rhythm $5,000 with benefits, and Chef $3,500 with benefits.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Group of five diverse people standing together indoors, smiling at the camera, with a wall of notices in the background. Text overlays include a red and white header reading 'Let's work together' and contact information for a youth initiative.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Thank you message from John W Buckner Youth Initiative with a logo of raised hands and the slogan "Our Hands Our Worth".</image:caption>
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