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Help Fund Our Teen Mobile Media Bus

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Thank you everyone for all your support and donations so far!! We are seeking $10,000 to be the first Teen MOBILE Media Center providing career development teen workshops and youth mentoring. Your gift will help provide our students with a shuttle bus, media equipment, and a structured curriculum that we can bring right to your front doorstep! 


The Future Development Youth Center is the production of Frankie J. Wood’s vision of providing the city of Davis and neighboring communities a hands-on opportunity to workshop with professional media equipment and tools as a creative outlet for youth and teens.


Frankie started FDyC back in March 28, 2014 after he felt and saw that there was a need in the Davis community for a youth teen center. Prior to the grand opening of the Future Development Youth Center, the last time the city of Davis had a center for youth was November 24, 2009. 


As a result of growing up as a troubled teen and experiencing the positive effects of having access to a youth center, as well as having the opportunities to use the media arts as an outlet, Frankie was compelled to bring a Teen Center back to his community that was music-oriented in order to provide at-risk youth with guidance and mentorship. 

Now, as a recognized 501(c)3 non-profit organization, Frankie desires to take his mission on wheels in order to reach a larger number of youth and communities that are underprivileged and underrepresented.

With this vision in mind, Frankie hopes to fund raise enough money to have a state of the art mobile media bus that provides teenagers with fun and accessible career development opportunities.  

By providing youth with these opportunities to gain valuable skill sets, such as familiarity and exposure to media production, technology, software, and hardware applications, Frankie wants to equip teens to become competitive employees in the job market. 

Ultimately, FDYC is seeking to fund raise $10,000 to provide Northen, California and other neighboring counties with the first ever mobile media center bus so that we can bring the experience to YOU!

Thank you for your support and we hope to be in your neighborhood soon!



WHO WE ARE

Future Development Youth Center (FDyC) is a mobile media teen center providing , workshops, out-of-school time program(three hours/day) for youth, ages 12-19. Serving all teens, but specializing in youth most under-served in the community. FDyC offers a multi-purpose, academically enriching, life-skills enhancing, youth development program that has been the focal point of greater Northern California teen activities since its inception in 2014.


Our MISSION

Future Development Youth Center provides a safe haven for teens ages 12 –19 providing  career development workshops and mentoring through the arts of Video/Music Productions and DJ'ing.  Our goal is to promote, support and assist teens in the community by helping them with personal growth and development. 


Our VISION

FDyC will have the first mobile media teen center in Northen California, teaching teens media arts, job readiness, and life skills necessary to lead independent adult lives.


OPERATING BUDGET
$13,752.50 - FY 2014/2016
$
REGION
Northen California

TEENS SERVED
1000 + different youth; 12-19



OUR BUSINESS MODEL IS SIMPLE
We are in the business of transforming teens; and in some cases, saving thier lives.  We are driven to respond to the need to get youth off the streets and yearn for something beyond their present moment while having fun!
BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY
We function with a non-profit heart and operate with a business mind-set.

DIVIDENDS BACK TO SHAREHOLDERS
Educated, independent, civic-oriented teens = a future, devlop, educated adult.


OUR GOALS

1. Youth will develop positive skills, reduce problem behaviors, and gain self-esteem.

2. Youth will increase their sense of belonging, by providing opportunities for their voice and leadership, and by building stronger connections with their families, schools, and communities.

3. Youth will improve school attendance and behavior, focus on better study habits, and increase personal achievements


Where is the funding of the shuttle bus is going?*Shuttle Bus Purchase $7,000.00
*Registration, Insurance, Smog, etc.
*Repairs, Tires, Maintenance Budget, Tune-Up, etc
*Vehicle Wrap
*Equipment Outfitting( installing of donated/new gear)
*Secuirty Alarm System
*Storage Space


FAQ-


Will the Teen Mobile Media Bus donation be Tax deductible?

Yes. Future Development Youth Center is a non-profit tax ID #81-3116787
Donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law; consult your tax adviser for details. Please make checks payable to Future Development Youth Center (FDYC)


Will the Mobile Teen Media Bus transport youth?

No. The media bus will drive to provide services in loactions such as schools, churches, parks or youth centers. It will remain stationary while youth come aboard to learn our workshops or to checkout and return media equipment.

WIll the Teen Media Bus be parked on the street after hours?

No. The media bus will be stored inside or in a gated space with cameras, it will also be insured for lost or damaged items.

Is it safe for youth during business hours? 

Yes. We will have additional FDyC staff members for security and cameras installed inside the teen media bus. 

Will the teen media bus provide services out of state?

Yes. We believe that any street street corner can become a focus for personal growth.

The school year is a important time of year to reach our youth when they are needing something inspirational to keep them off the streets and out of trouble.

If you are interested in understanding more about FDYC's programs or having the FDyC Mobile
Teen Media Bus visit your location once it is up and running, checkout our web site at http://www.fdyc.org or facebook/fdyc.org.


Thank you so much!

Frankie J. Woods II
Executive Director
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Donations 

  • Jennifer Rodriguez
    • $50
    • 7 yrs
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Frankie J. Woods II
Organizer
Davis, CA

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