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Gearing Up for Another Great School Year! August was a month of reflection, preparation, and excitement for Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. as we wrapped up an incredible summer and began preparing for the return of our FREE After-School Programs in September 2026. Celebrating a Successful Summer During the months of June and July, Reconstructing Youth Foundation was proud to provide approximately 2,000 FREE meals each day to children and families throughout the communities we serve. Our summer feeding programs allowed us to continue our commitment to helping minimize food insecurity and ensuring that children had access to nutritious meals while school was out. August gave our team an opportunity to unwind, regroup, and begin preparing for another busy and impactful school year. September: We’re Back! We are excited to announce that our FREE After-School Programs will officially resume the day after Labor Day! This school year, Reconstructing Youth Foundation will continue serving students and families throughout: Bibb County Lee County Randolph County Wilkerson County Our after-school programs are provided at NO COST to participating students and families and are designed to provide a safe, positive, and enriching environment for children beyond the traditional school day. As we prepare for our September launch, our team is working behind the scenes to revamp our programming, prepare our staff, coordinate with our community and school partners, and make sure we are ready to welcome our students back. Ready to Serve. Ready to Grow. Ready for September. From providing thousands of meals throughout the summer to preparing for another year of free after-school programming, our mission remains the same: to support children, strengthen families, and provide resources and opportunities that make a lasting difference in the communities we serve.We are incredibly grateful to our staff, volunteers, partners, supporters, and community members who continue to believe in the mission of Reconstructing Youth Foundation. September 2026, here we come! #RYF #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #RYFASP

It’s a wrap! Summer 2026 Recap ☀️❤️ What an incredible summer! The Reconstructing Youth Foundation, INC. is proud to have successfully completed another impactful Summer Meals Program, helping minimize food insecurity across seven counties in Georgia by providing FREE nutritious meals to every child under the age of 18. This summer wasn’t just about serving meals—it was about ensuring children had access to the nourishment they needed to learn, grow, and thrive while school was out. Every meal served represents hope, compassion, and our continued commitment to strengthening our communities. None of this would have been possible without our dedicated staff, volunteers, community partners, sponsors, and the families who trusted us throughout the summer. Thank you for believing in our mission and helping us make a difference—one meal at a time. As we close out another successful summer, we remain committed to serving our communities year-round and continuing the fight against childhood hunger. Together, we are rebuilding communities, restoring hope, and changing lives. #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #EndingChildHunger #SummerMeals #Georgia #CommunityImpact FoodInsecurity ServingWithPurpose YouthFirst MakingADifference Nonprofit

It takes approximately $156,000 to run all of our free summer programs. Out of the $156,000 we are trying to raise $30,000. This will help us implement our program seamlessly to thousands of children we serve across Georgia. While our programs are completely free to the families, they are not free to provide. Between meals, transportation, staffing, and daily operations, the need continues to grow each year. This funding will help us reach more children and ensure no one is left behind this summer. In the video, you’ll see a glimpse of what we do every day—serving meals, showing up for our kids, and hearing directly from them about what this program means. This is more than just a summer meal, camp or place. This is stability, nourishment, and opportunity. If you are able to support in any way, we would truly appreciate it. Every dollar makes a difference. Donate here: https://givebutter.com/summer-fun-ryf-mv8yfv Please share and help us reach our goal. Our donations are tax deductible. #RYF

⏳ Time is running out! 5 days left to apply for FREE Summer Meal Home Delivery for children under 18 in your home. 📦 June & July 2026 | Delivered to your door. #RYF

🚨‼️Friendly Reminder: Please remember that free summer meal applications for home delivery must be submitted by the end of this month for any child who will be at your home during June and July. Unfortunately, the deadline cannot be extended, so we kindly encourage you to turn in all forms by month’s end. Thank you!‼️🚨 #RYF #FREESUMMERMEALS #DELIVERY #ALLCHILDREN #

🚨‼️If you would like your child—or any child you know under the age of 18—to receive free meals during the summer months, please complete and submit the attached form. Meals will be delivered directly to the child’s home throughout June and July at no cost. Completed forms must be returned via email ( Info@ReconstructingYouthFoundation.org) or by fax (877-468-5345) no later than February 28, 2026 to ensure eligibility for summer meal delivery.🚨‼️

If you would like your child—or any child in your care—to receive free meals delivered directly to their home during the summer months of June and July 2026, a completed application is required. All children under the age of 18 are eligible to participate. This includes children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and any child residing in your household. To ensure your child receives meals, the application must be completed and submitted by February 28, 2026. Meals will only be delivered to households that have submitted a completed form by the deadline. We strongly encourage families to apply early to guarantee participation. Our goal is to ensure that every child has access to nutritious meals throughout the summer. Thank you for helping us minimize food insecurity in our community. #RYF #RYF SUMMER #FREESUMMERMEALS #FREEMEALDELIVERY

To the incredible Aniya Angels, THANK YOU! 💕🪽 On behalf of Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc., we are truly grateful for your generous donation and support. Your kindness goes far beyond a financial contribution—it helps us continue executing our mission of serving, supporting, and creating meaningful opportunities for youth in the communities we serve. Your donation will directly aid our programs and help us continue providing resources, enrichment, and support to the children and families who depend on us. Thank you for choosing to celebrate and support Aniya by pouring into a cause that means so much to her and our family. We appreciate every single one of you! 🩷 Together, we are making an impact—one child, one family, and one community at a time. With love and gratitude, Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. 💕🪽 #AniyasAngels #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #GivingBack #Angelsforgood #RYF

September was another meaningful month for Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. as we continued providing after-school educational activities and support to children throughout the communities we serve. Through our partnership with Wilkinson County School System and our continued work with schools across our service areas, RYF remains committed to creating safe, enriching opportunities for students beyond the traditional school day. This month, we were also grateful to receive a generous donation through the Aniya’s Angel for Good fundraising campaign. This support helped RYF continue providing our programs at no cost to the children and families we serve. Contributions like these allow us to provide students with educational support, enrichment opportunities, and access to nutritious meals. At RYF, we believe education and nutrition go hand-in-hand. Children learn best when their basic needs are met. Access to nutritious meals helps students maintain their energy, focus, and ability to participate in educational activities, while strong academic support helps build confidence and prepare them for a successful future. As we gear up for October, we are excited to expand our services throughout Bibb County. RYF will return to all of the Bibb County elementary schools we served last year, while also adding four additional elementary schools. This expansion will bring our total to 18 Bibb County elementary schools receiving our free services for the remainder of the school year. As we move into the fall, RYF remains dedicated to feeding minds, nourishing bodies, and strengthening communities—one child at a time. Thank you to our partners, donors, schools, families, staff, and volunteers for continuing to support our mission. #RYF #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #Freeservices #Freeafterschoolprogram

Thank you, Dr. Madge, for your heartfelt words! ❤️ We are truly honored to partner with Randolph County Schools. It is a privilege to serve your students and families, and we look forward to continuing our work together to build stronger students, stronger families, and brighter futures! ❤️ # RYF #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #RYFINC #FreePrograms

The “Together We Thrive” community event was simply amazing. Thank you for allowing the Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. to be a part of it.

October Was a Huge Success! What an incredible month for Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. (RYF)! October was filled with community engagement, excitement, and meaningful opportunities to bring families and children together. 🎃 Trunk or Treat – A Huge Success! Our Trunk or Treat celebration was a phenomenal success! The children, families, and community members had an amazing time enjoying the festivities, treats, and fellowship. Seeing the smiles on the children’s faces reminded us why we do what we do. We sincerely thank everyone who participated, volunteered, donated, and helped make this event so memorable! 🍎 Afterschool Meal Program – Wilkinson County During October, RYF successfully completed its free afterschool meal services in Wilkinson County. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve the children and support local afterschool programs. Although our meal services in Wilkinson County have officially concluded, we are proud of the impact we’ve made and the relationships we’ve built throughout the community. Thank you to the schools, staff, families, and community partners who supported our efforts! 🍂 Looking Ahead to November As we enter November, RYF is excited to continue our mission of giving back, uplifting youth, and strengthening communities. Our focus for the remainder of the year will include preparing for our upcoming holiday giveaways, community outreach initiatives, and seasonal donation drives. We look forward to creating more meaningful experiences and opportunities for the children and families we serve. ❤️ Finishing the Year Strong! As 2026 comes to a close, we remain committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our youth. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our volunteers, community partners, supporters, and families. Your continued encouragement helps make our mission possible. Together, we are rebuilding hope, inspiring young minds, and creating stronger communities—one child at a time!

Help us turn $500 into $30,000 💛 Every dollar feeds a future. Donate today! https://givebutter.com/summer-fun-ryf-mv8yfv

This Past Month: “April showers bring May flowers” — and this month brought growth, progress, and unity across our communities. April was a successful and impactful month for the Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. Our students worked diligently as they prepared for and completed the Georgia Milestones assessments. We are incredibly proud of their focus and determination. As testing wrapped up, students began to relax and reset, and we continue to emphasize the importance of nutrition and afterschool support in helping them succeed academically, physically, and emotionally. Our youth also excelled in athletics, with track and field athletes advancing, spring sports wrapping up, and fall sports training already underway highlighting their dedication year-round. This month, our organization also engaged in meaningful discussions with members of Congress and community leaders to explore ways to better serve our communities during a time of change. These conversations are essential as we continue advocating for the needs of the families we serve. Community Spotlight: Taste of the Community. We proudly hosted our Taste of the Community event, bringing together adults and families from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Attendees shared dishes from their heritage, creating a space for fellowship, meaningful conversation, and collaboration. Together, we discussed community efforts, ongoing challenges, and ways to make a greater impact. This event was a reminder that unity and community involvement are key to creating lasting change. It truly takes a village to uplift and empower our youth. As we move forward, we remain committed to minimizing food insecurity, supporting academic success, and strengthening our communities. Together, we are making a difference—one child, one family, and one community at a time. #RYF #AfterSchoolProgram’s #ReconstructingYouthFoundation

We’re Hiring Meal Delivery Drivers! The Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. is looking for compassionate and reliable individuals to join our team as Meal Delivery Drivers in Calhoun County, Randolph County and Clay County, Georgia. Position: Meal Delivery Driver Schedule: Monday through Friday Location: Calhoun County, Randolph County & Clay County, GA Requirements: Must have a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. As part of our mission to fight food insecurity and serve our community, you’ll be helping us deliver nutritious meals directly to those in need. If you’re passionate about making a difference and have the means to assist with deliveries, we’d love to hear from you! To Apply: Please contact us immediately at info@reconstructingyouthfoundation.org Thank you for your interest in joining our mission—and have a wonderful day!

As we close out a powerful month of impact, the Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. is proud to reflect on a meaningful February. In honor of Black History Month, we took time within our afterschool programs to highlight the legacy of leaders such as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, and Shirley Chisholm, while teaching students that history continues to be written through their own achievements. Originally established in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Black History Month reminds us to celebrate resilience, excellence, and progress. Throughout the month, we continued providing nutritious afterschool meals to students in Bibb County and Randolph County, ensuring children receive the nourishment and support they need to thrive. Our programs remain focused on academic enrichment, mentorship, and preparing students for Georgia Milestones testing, while also supporting the growth and leadership development that comes through spring athletics. We are incredibly grateful for our contributing partners, site coordinators, and volunteers whose dedication makes this work possible. Together, we are not only meeting immediate needs but building confident, prepared, and empowered youth. Thank you for supporting our mission as we continue making an impact—one child at a time. #RYF #AfterschoolMeals #Afterschoolprograms

This Past Month: The Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc. had the pleasure of participating in the Together We Thrive Community Health and Wellness Fair this month. This impactful event provided us with the opportunity to share our health mission across Southwest Georgia while connecting with local organizations, families, and community leaders. It also allowed us to explore valuable health resources, benefits, and collaborative opportunities that will continue to strengthen both our organization and the communities we serve. Throughout March, our Afterschool Program remained focused on whole-child development by emphasizing physical fitness, proper nutrition, core values, and preparation for the Georgia Milestones State Assessment. As we transitioned from winter sports into spring sports, our educators continued to foster a positive and engaging learning environment where students are encouraged to grow both academically and personally. We remain committed to promoting healthy eating habits and active lifestyles, recognizing that proper nutrition and physical wellness are essential to student success. When children are nourished and active, they are better equipped to focus, learn, and perform at their highest potential. By integrating academic support with health and wellness initiatives, we are empowering our students to build strong foundations for lifelong success. At Reconstructing Youth Foundation, Inc., we believe that academic achievement, healthy living, and overall well-being go hand in hand. Our goal is to continue creating opportunities that support the mind, body, and future of every child we serve. April, here we come……..with the same goals in mind. See you there as we conquer the road to success! #RYF #ReconstructingYouthFoundation #Afterschool #Health #SWGA

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