Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County

Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield
2021-01-09 11:00 (America/New_York) | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield, FC District Court Judge

Topic: The Importance of Giving Back

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Saturday Academy Speaker: The Honorable Denise Hartsfield, FC District Court Judge

Topic: The Importance of Giving Back

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Volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank
2021-01-15 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-02-19 09:00 - 13:00, 2021-03-19 09:00 - 13:00
YEP youth and leaders will volunteer sorting food items and preparing boxes for local distribution and pickup; will count towards YEP community-service hours. Limited to 10 youth. Parent must sign the SHFB form (provided once you register). Note: Verify with your school; you may be able to count the hours.

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Family Movie Night-John Lewis: Good Trouble
2021-01-17 - 2021-01-23
Run Time 96 min. Rated PG. Watch in your home during the week of Jan. 17-23 (day and time of your choosing). The film explores Georgia representative Lewis’ 60-plus years of social activism and legislative action on civil rights, voting rights, gun control, health care reform, and immigration. Immediately following the feature, there will be a pre-recorded discussion between Representative Lewis and Oprah Winfrey, filmed last month and being made available exclusively for virtual cinema and in-theater engagements of the film. This is a wide-ranging, informal, 16-minute conversation that’s a perfect follow-up to the documentary and could not be more relevant. Note: The movie link will be provided after you register & closer to dates listed. Discussion feedback will be gathered/submitted via online questionnaire after you watch the movie.

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Training Tuesday: Conflict Resolution
2021-01-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
In this course the youth will identify individual personalities and refine their personal strengths, understand what is a conflict and what are the benefits of conflicts, enhance conflict resolution skills, and demonstrate active listening skills. Activities will include: A Personality Assessment and review, a conflict resolution exercise, and an Active Listening Exercise.

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Training Tuesday: All About Money
2021-02-16 18:00 - 19:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will increase their financial vocabulary, learn the role of money in their lives, the services financial institutions provide, more about saving, understand the difference between banks & credit unions and debit & credit cards. Includes Debit-Credit Card Comparison and All About Money Work Search activities.

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Guest Speaker: Antonio Stevenson
2021-02-16 19:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Topic: Making Right Choices.

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Saturday Academy: The Beat of the Drum
2021-02-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will learn about the heritage and culture of the African drums.

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Saturday Academy Group Discussion: Who wants to know?
2021-02-20 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
A positive twist to what could be perceived as a negative question. A panel of local professionals will address hot topics i.e. suicide, physical & digital bullying, mobile devices & Internet addiction, drugs & alcohol, anxiety, and self-esteem & body image. Take part in the discussions, listen to others, ask questions, think, learn. (Dr. Tony Burton III, Dr. Zenobia Fennell, George Redd IV and Theressa Stephens)

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Saturday Academy: Game Day/Team Building
2021-03-13 09:00 - 11:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Together Everyone Achieves More! Two hours of individual, small group, and large group activities focused on giving instruction and providing a safe environment for trial and error, with emphasis on demonstrating the importance of teamwork and its values in a fun setting. Youths will be introduced to and develop the following skillsets: Following instructions, the art of attentiveness, effective teamwork, individual effectiveness, the importance of follow through, goal setting and creating and developing positive relationships. Also impacting the following: Increase self-esteem, develop problem-solving skills and critical thinking, sportsmanship and leadership, self-confidence, trust, and collaboration and further develop social skills.

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Saturday Academy Speaker: Jasmine Stover
2021-03-13 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Hear from Jasmine Stover, Entrepreneurial Advisory Board Chair, CEO of Thirsty, Inc., and creator of Blackonomics
Topic: “Be the Change You Want to See.”

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Training Tuesday: Leading the Way
2021-03-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will discuss needs vs. wants and how to prioritize accordingly, understand the importance of saving and how to deposit money into a savings account, how to work together as a team, and learn the principles of leadership and why they are important. Includes FETCH activity: learning how to manage money by purchasing needed items for their pet while saving enough money to pay for unexpected expenses.
Facilitated by Betty Ann Falkner, accredited financial counselor and financial education consultant.

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The Biltmore House in Asheville
2021-03-27 11:00 - 17:00
A day trip to Asheville, NC.
Available to 15 youth. Register as soon as possible. Parents, please let me know if interested in chaperoning.
NOTE: Must be an active program participant to register.

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Saturday Academy: STEM Introduction to Electronics & Circuits
2021-04-10 09:00 - 10:30
The youth will be introduced to basic concepts using Snap Circuits and then move into crafting with electronics.
They will learn about basic concepts, electricity, serial and parallel circuits and then move to paper circuits. And the youth can take home their light-up crafts when class is over. Facilitated by Popi Makris, founder of After School Brilliance.
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The NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum
2021-04-17 09:00 - 14:00
A day trip to Charlotte, NC. Available to the first 8 youth to register.

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Training Tuesday: "Arts & Snacks"
2021-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
This STEAM educational workshop will be lots of fun. Youth will participate in a creative expression project using acrylic paint on canvas while snacking on fruits, cheese, and soft drinks. The finished piece is theirs to keep.
The workshop is a collaboration with The MIXXER Makerspace. Facilitated by Maddy Carlson, one of the founders of Collective Arts, WS
Note: Boxed meals-to-go will still be provided.

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Skate Haven Skating Center Trip
2021-04-27 18:30 - 20:30
Local field trip just for fun. Available to 12 youth.
Register as soon as possible.

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Saturday Academy: Good Credit Game
2021-05-15 09:00 - 10:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Teens will leave this workshop with an abundance of knowledge and tools to help build and maintain good credit. The hands-on curriculum uses an interactive presentation and board game to cover credit reports, credit scores, credit cards, and the dangers of abusing credit. Facilitated by Betty Ann Falkner, accredited financial counselor and financial education consultant.

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Saturday Academy: Personality Profiles
2021-05-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Youth will complete assessments to indicate their preferences, learn more about what their selections say, and build an awareness of how they “work” with others.

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Training Tuesday Speaker: Clay Fielding
2021-05-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Clay Fielding is with the NC Department of Public Safety, Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, and has been a Probation officer in Forsyth County since 2007.
Topic: Decision Points – How your choices (good and bad) impact your life.

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Trip to Harvey G. Gantt Center for African American Arts & Culture
2021-05-29 10:00 - 15:00
Day trip to Charlotte, NC. Available to the first 20 youth to register.

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Saturday Academy: Basic Car Maintenance
2021-06-12 09:00 - 10:30
Youth will learn hands-on how to check fluid levels (brake, power steering, antifreeze, window washer, and motor oil), change the oil, and check the air pressure in tires. [A collaboration with Crosby Scholars, AAMPED Program.]

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Saturday Academy Speaker: Antonio Stevenson
2021-06-12 10:45 - 12:15
Hear from Antonio Stevenson, nonprofit CEO, author, motivational speaker, coach, personal trainer, and passionate advocate for mentoring young people.
Topic: Discussing the future plans, dreams, and aspirations of the youth and how we can assist them in their journeys.
[A collaboration with Crosby Scholars, AAMPED Program.]

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YEP: Summer Reading Enrichment Room
2021-06-14 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-06-16 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-06-21 11:30 - 14:30, 2021-06-23 11:30 - 14:30 | Habitat Housing Education Center, 1023 West 14th Street, Winston Salem, NC, 27105, United States
Stop by the office to check out our collection of books for ages 6-17 portraying African American families or diverse cultures and focus on heritage, leadership, confidence, self-esteem, respect, peer pressure, conflict resolution, striving for excellence, entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and/or anti-bullying.
Read the book at Habitat or take it home for up to 2 weeks at a time. NOTE: Books can also be checked out before/after Saturday Academy & Training Tuesday.
Discussions will be held, and incentives will be awarded during the Reading Room times.
Held weekly, June 14 thru August 31 on Monday & Wednesday, 11:30 AM-2:30 PM.
NO registration required.

Training Tuesday: Going to College - Count the Cost
2021-06-15 18:00 - 20:00
Youth will apply knowledge learned to set up a plan to save for college with their parents, interpret and compare financial aid packages to choose the smarter option, differentiate between different types of loans, grants, and scholarships. Students will discuss: Sharing career plans, compare the actual cost of local universities, compare financial aid options, scholarship searches, and how/why start to save early.

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Make a Million - Basics of Investing
2021-06-16 14:00 - 16:00
Introduces teens to the concept of making their money work for them. Discussing everything from a basic savings account to investing in stocks.

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