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Riverside, CA – October 24, 2024 – It is with immense pride and gratitude that we announce Terrance L. Stone, CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, has been awarded the prestigious 2024 Community Icon Award in the category of Minority-Owned Business. This significant recognition, presented by JP Morgan Chase Bank, took place at the MARCH FIELD AIR MUSEUM, and serves as a testament to Stone's unwavering dedication to uplifting at-risk youth and fostering community excellence.
In his acceptance speech, Mr. Stone eloquently expressed, "I am filled with pride and a deep sense of purpose, knowing that my efforts have made a meaningful impact. My heartfelt appreciation extends to fellow nominees, whose tireless commitment to community excellence inspires me. Sharing this journey with such visionaries has been an honor. This award fuels my passion to drive positive change and uplift our community. Thank you for this transformative recognition. I am truly humbled and grateful to be the 2024 Community Icon Award recipient."
As the Founder and CEO of Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy, and President of The Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce High Desert Chapter, Mr. Stone has dedicated his life to steering young people away from paths that have cost him much of his precious youth. Drawing from his own experiences, he has committed himself to helping others discover their personal worth and true-life purpose. Through his grassroots efforts, he has directly impacted the lives of over 150,000 at-risk youth, providing them with invaluable resources, mentorship, and support.
Young Visionaries has been at the forefront of change in San Bernardino County since its inception in 2001. With programs stretching across more than 50 campuses in the area, including engagements in juvenile halls, Mr. Stone has been instrumental in conflict diffusion among gangs and creating job opportunities that redirect youth towards education and positive social behavior. Acknowledging the crucial link between employment prospects and behavior, he successfully established a workforce development program designed to equip young individuals with essential skills and jobs.
Young Visionaries Youth Leadership Academy proudly provides comprehensive services to enrich the lives of young people, focusing on education, employment, health, mentoring, and community service. To date, the organization has served over 200,000 youths with programs addressing academic development, violence prevention, leadership, and life skills. The work done by Young Visionaries has garnered numerous awards and commendations from public officials and community leaders for its outstanding impact on youth.
As an organization, Young Visionaries emphasizes the importance of collaboration, working closely with an extensive network of public and private partners to ensure the needs of the community are met. The commitment to the values of Education, Empowerment, and Engagement has helped Young Visionaries adapt and thrive in a competitive social on the frontlines in addressing the urgent needs of disadvantaged youth in the Inland Empire.
In closing, Terrance L. Stone's leadership and relentless commitment to service resonate through the lives he has touched, creating lasting impacts that foster safer, more productive communities. The 2024 Community Icon Award is not just a recognition of past achievements but a beacon of hope for future endeavors in nurturing the leaders of tomorrow.
For further information, please contact Terrance L. Stone at 909-723-1695 or email tstone@yvyla-ie.org or visit us at www.yvyla-ie.org
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