THE SKILLS CENTER NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2025 • VOLUME 2 | ISSUE 2
Future Forward Fundraiser
A Year of Growth, Gratitude, and Boundless Possibility
As we celebrate one year in our new building, I am filled with pride and gratitude for what we’ve accomplished together. This milestone represents far more than bricks and mortar, it symbolizes the strength of our mission, the dedication of our team, and the unwavering support of our community.
Over the past year, our staff has worked with remarkable passion and perseverance, transforming our new space into a thriving center of innovation and impact. Their efforts have not only elevated our programs but have also earned us national recognition for our forward-thinking initiatives. These honors affirm the power of creativity, collaboration, and commitment. To our donors, thank you! Your steadfast belief in our work has made this journey possible. Your generosity fuels our progress and inspires us to reach higher every day.
As we look to the future, we do so with hope, dreams, and a vision of unlimited opportunity. Together, we will continue to build a legacy of compassion, courage, and change, one that uplifts young lives and strengthens our community.
With heartfelt appreciation and excitement for what lies ahead, Future Forward!
Celeste Roberts
Chief Executive Officer
Employee Spotlight
Angela Moore
Our Chief Programs Officer, Angela Moore, has received the prestigious Francisco Rodriguez Award presented by the George Edgecomb Bar Association! We are so proud!
Rhonda Flowers
Congratulations to Rhonda Flowers, recipient of the Passing the Torch Leadership Award from the National Coalition of 100 Black Women for her leadership in public policy and community activism.
UPCOMING EVENTS
CELEBRATING 18 YEARS OF IMPROVING KID'S OUTCOMES AND PROSPECTS
Together, we are The Skills Center Collaborative, a collective impact model striving to help young people ages 3 - 24 THRIVE in School, have Healthy Bodies & Minds, and are READY for Work.
We have created a place where every young person can succeed; a place where essential skills are developed, positive relationships are grown and solutions to systemic challenges facing underserved youth are addressed.
From Now On… we provide individualized success plans and services that lead to upward economic mobility.