Meet Our Team
We have overcome many obstacles in our lives. Growing up in the rough neighborhoods of Liberty City we were grateful for the family, friends, and people who loved us and challenged us to endeavor to achieve greatness. We are a three-member powerhouse that all have stories of trials to triumph. Creating New Directions (CND) evolved from years of needing and wanting better for our community. Our experiences have taught us that every person has a gift and once we achieved so many of our goals through our gifts, we have vowed to help others cultivate their gifts. CND is the vehicle used to refine our community and other communities, by giving back what was embedded in us.
We are surrounded by a team of people who support and believe in everything CND stands for. Through our cause we hope to bring an extraordinary impact of change in the statistics concerning illiteracy, dropouts in schools, college graduates and affluent business owners. Even with this being our first year of operation, we are aiming for impactful conversions for our young people’s future and communities.
In Loving Memory For every prayer and talk you shared with us, we thank you!
Keyontae, Age 16
Keyontae was facing not being promoted to the 9th grade and ineligibility to play varsity football. He was in need of leadership to help him in making better life decisions among peers and his environment. Keyontae completed 5 weeks in CND/Mentorship program, he earned the credits needed for promotion to the 10th grade, scoring one of the highest scores in math and one of the top students in his summer program. He is eligible to play football this school year. Keyontae’s elevated in his maturity and making responsible decisions through mentorship and he use the tools learned to play a positive role in his life. We look forward to him becoming an very successful youngman.
David M, Age 20
David was in distress, he needed food assistance , budgeting help and his G.E.D to further his education . He enrolled and 4 weeks into CND/Mentorship program David received his food aid and learned how to purchase necessary products according to his budget. He is dedicated to his mentorship and tutoring weekly which has increased his intellect and self-esteem. David is preparing to take his G.E.D and is on the road to greatness. He is excited for what’s to come in his future.
Keyara Z, Age 19
As a young mother Keyara was in need of housing, financial stability and her G.E.D. So she decided to enroll in CND and she completed 5 weeks of the program and evolved nicely. Keyara was able to obtain all the necessary documents needed to register for school and apply for employment. She has acquired employment and on the road to financial stability for herself and baby girl. In the near future, she will be registering for school to obtain her G.E.D. and that will be just the beginning to so much more that awaits her journey ahead.