This fall, we invite YOU to "Fall into Giving" through supporting The Future is US!

 The Future is US isn’t just about what we do—it’s about what WE do together.  The Future is US is built by our community, for our community. With a focus on education, arts & cultural expression, advocacy, and mental health support, we have been working to create a brighter, more inclusive future for the next generation.

As the fall season brings warmth and reflection, we encourage our community to embrace the season of giving by supporting The Future is US. Your support will ensure that our youth and families continue to have access to spaces that uplift them now so we can have a brighter future later.

How can you support?

Donate to support Art in Activism, our upcoming 3rd annual Black History Talent Show (!!!), Books & Breakfast,  It Takes a Village, and more programs and events we have that support our youth and families

Volunteer and be a part of our mission

Spread the Word and let everyone know the great work we're doing! 

Your donation directly impacts the youth and families in Galveston, ensuring we continue providing opportunities supporting education, self-expression, artistic expression, and mental health.

https://givebutter.com/SupportTFIU

From Galveston Children’s Museum:

Winter break just got even more exciting! Enroll your child in our Winter Camps from 9 AM to 3 PM, where they’ll enjoy fun activities, hands-on learning, and holiday cheer!

Want to keep the fun going? For just $10, you can extend their day until 5 PM!

Dates: December and January (see our schedule for more details)

Ages: 5-10 years old

Pricing:

• $45/day for members

• $50/day for nonmembers

With lots of exciting camps this winter, there’s something for every child to enjoy! Celebrate the season, spark creativity, and let the fun begin!

Reserve your child’s spot today—spaces are limited!

More info: https://galvestoncm.org/camps/

If you love diverse books for kids and have a social media platform to share a review on, Read Your World want to give you a FREE diverse children’s or young adult book to review!

Join us in the celebration! Read Your World (previously Multicultural Children's Book Day) will be celebrated annually on the last Thursday in January. Our mission continues to be to raise awareness of children's books that celebrate diversity by getting more books into classrooms and libraries. To achieve our goal, valued book reviewers -- like you -- play a huge part by shining the spotlight on diverse and multicultural books.

Register for a volunteer session here, Juneteenth Legacy Volunteering

When Community Action Task Force Lead, Phylicia French, isn't doing The Future is US duties and writing (she's an author too!), she is helping and empowering others! 

Co-Coordinator Shanice is on the Woodville Public Engagement Planning Committee in Gloucester, Virginia! 

The Woodville Rosenwald School Foundation in Gloucester County, VA, is collecting oral histories from people who attended, or whose family members attended, historically African-American schools in Gloucester County from 1871, when public schools first opened, until the year schools were integrated in 1968.

The Woodville School is the only remaining one of six Rosenwald schools built in Gloucester County in the 1920s and celebrates its 100th birthday this year—2023. The Foundation plans to open this historic building as a museum and community center once renovations are complete.

During the Great Migration, African-American families in Gloucester relocated to urban centers such as Washington, DC; Baltimore; Philadelphia; Pittsburgh; and New York City to seek better employment and educational opportunities. The Foundation hopes to connect with this descendant community to add their stories to the archive.

For more information, and/or to share your experience, please contact the Foundation by email at info@woodvillerosenwaldschool.org.