Our second year of “Unity in the Community” summer kickball has caused us to kick around some other ideas to help make Saginaw a better place.
BFB is “The Beverages For Bros.”
POBO stands for “Putting Others Before Ourselves.”
These are both groups with wonderful people who have chosen to join in the last few months. We’re getting ready to be present in our community.
Both groups were created to bring unity. To promote positivity. To mentor our young men. And to service our single mothers and elders.
Travis Nicholson and myself have been doing a “Free Lawn Service” for senior citizens in need, and at no cost.
Be on the lookout for these two groups. It’s time we step up! And in more than one fashion!
I’m thinking of starting a mentorship podcast that will allow people to engage without having to be physically present. An opportunity to reach our youth, being that they are more than likely on the internet anyway.
Then parents and caregivers can tune in at the same time, to ask questions and so forth. I see a lot of amazing podcasts. And I think this format could be great also. Just a thought.
No, we never will overlook kickball. Last August was better than the debut in 2022, and our sights are even higher for 2024.
I’ll take all constructive feedback.
GO!!!!!!!
Oh, and the name of my podcast is going to be “Honest Chop with Chuckie”! It will be everything to do with leading our young Black youth away from street life and prison. How to build self-esteem. How to be strong and honest, What it means to work hard and be an asset to the community and not a number in a prison. So many things that I’ve gone through and don’t ever want to see another young man suffer! P.S.: If there are any parents who want their children involved with those that are willing to mentor them, please let me know. It’s time for us to start doing our best to reach them! I have a Facebook page, my phone is (989) 598-2786, and my email is charleslawrence46@yahoo.com. (Oh well, I was 46 years old, nine years ago when I set it up!)
Charles “Chuckie” Lawrence is the owner and CEO of Lawrence Logistics, and now operator for Lake States Railroad. At the Saginaw NAACP Freedom Fund Celebration, he was honored for community service and leadership.
