Engage The Vision

You have the power to change your story at any moment

even right now

MLK Jr. legacy will live in color as we continue to uphold the values in which he spoke highly of.

Are you making peace an inside job? Take this as your sign from one of our mentees 😎

In this holiday season, we hope you’re able to keep love at the center of whatever you do.

Run…jump….or dunk into the week—whichever one that sets you up to be a gift, like our mentees, in this holiday season.

The Monday grind is here but you can always make room for a pocket of rest.

Take a moment & share a dose of hope into someone today. It can go along way.

We hope these smiles boosts your week 😁

You’re a special person if you’ve mastered talking to kids without being harsh or cynical with your words.

We want to make a special shout-out to all the teachers, mentors & parents who are learning to teach our kids without criticizing them in the process.

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Every problem has a solution. You just have to be creative enough to find it. We love seeing our queens use their creative and critical thinking skills to overcome challenges and work together. 👑

We hope everyone is having an incredible start to 2022, and a fantastic Friday so far! 💛

Anything is possible when you have the right people around you. We love seeing our little kings supporting each other! 👑

It’s all about the journey, right? ✨

You’ve probably heard our incredible mentors talk about the process of mentoring and the joy that comes with it. Not only are they instilling confidence and a sense of capability in the students we work with, they’re reaffirming their own worth. 👑

When you give to others, you often remind yourself how capable you are. You have the power to make a difference, and to impact the community around you. You CAN bring more good into this world, spread joy, and fill each room you walk into with positivity. 💛

Is mentoring on your list of New Years resolutions? What about getting more involved in your local community? If it isn’t, it should be! 👑

✨ Make 2022 the year you start giving back. Share your talents. Mentor or tutor students. Help those struggling with homelessness. Change a life.

For more information on how you can get involved with Engage the Vision, visit engagethevision.org, or send us a DM! 💛

We hope that however you’re choosing to spend your holidays, you’re surrounded by love, peace, and joy. 💛

While 2021 has been challenging, so much good and giving has come out of it, and we could not be more grateful for each and every one of you incredible kings and queens. 👑

We hope you have an amazing rest of 2021, and an even better 2022. Here’s to a great year! ✨

With the hectic, busy holiday and end of the year season among us, we hope you take some time do something fun! Get out, get some fresh air, maybe even play a game of basketball! 🏀

We know we say it often, but we are SO grateful for each and every one of you and for everyone that makes it possible to do what we do. 💛

“Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the whole staircase.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

A HUGE thank you to everyone who donated, shared, and engaged with our Giving Tuesday fundraiser! 💛

We are absolutely honored to do what we do, and we have you to thank! With your help, we are continuing to provide quality support to our youth, and building relationships that will positively impact our future. We are changing lives, and the world around us. 🌎👑

✨If you missed out yesterday, don’t worry! You can still make donations by visiting the link in our profile, or by visiting engagethevision.org/donate. ✨

📣 CALLING ALL MENTORS! We need you! This Saturday and Sunday come support The Urban King Jr. Musical!

👑 At 1 PM and 5 PM on Saturday, and 4:30 PM on Sunday, come out to the Watts Coffee House and see these incredibly talented youth!

💛 We’ll see you there this Saturday and Sunday!

When someone says that they wish our loved ones could live forever, I’m tempted to reply, “they do”. Thom Washington was a pastor, a father, a husband, and a leader who not only helped found Engage the Vision, but inspired change within our communities for years to come. His impact has touched so many lives in ways that we haven’t even experienced yet. His kindness, sense of giving, intelligence, and joy are within us all and will continue to be alive as we honor his legacy. We are better people because of Thom.

When we began Engage the Vision, we knew one thing, that we wanted to change lives. We knew that we wanted to positively impact the world around us with youth mentorship, community support, and an outpouring of love. Thom was in no short supply of love, and it was clear that he would be a pillar of strength for Engage the Vision to build upon. We are so grateful that he was such a big part of our lives.

We ask that you help us honor Thom’s life this next week by practicing some of the characteristics that he lived so well. Be a little kinder this week. Share your passion for music with someone. Be creative. Embrace challenges. Love those around you.

To Thom: We love you, we miss you, and we will continue to celebrate you and your gifts to this world. Thank you for everything.

Thanks to the generous support, of our ETV family and network, provided $2,000, 328 hygiene kits and partnered with to provide 200 grocery bags to our families in South LA! Thank you fam for volunteering!
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“The time is ALWAYS RIGHT to do what is right” ♥️MLK 👑
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We have an AMAZING TRIBE! These kings are family and provide a family environment to our youth•
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