January 2014 - Issue One
T.R.U.S.T., INC. Newsletter
Inside this issue: 2013 Service Days (p. 2) The 210 Campaign (p. 3) Leadership Opportunities (p. 4)
Coming Soon #iJustServe We want to highlight what YOU do for YOUR community! See page 5
WHY DO YOU SERVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? “Honestly, I serve my community because helping other people makes me feel good. To know that someone can walk away with their day made because of me taking a bit of my time to give back means I have made a difference.” - Taylor B. , SERVE Atlanta Volunteer
Join us for our 2nd Annual Servant of their abilities, stray away from fears and Leadership Conference (SLC) to occur
pull out those “impossible” ideas, dreams,
during the holiday weekend honoring the and ambitions that lie within the heart. late Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the Attendees will be inspired by several campus of Old Dominion University in sessions facilitated by servant leaders of Norfolk, Virginia. In the spirit of MLK, Jr.’s our greater community, which will include courageous and innovative leadership, this the CEO of BonfireImpact.com and Exc o n f e re n c e s e e k s t o c o n n e c t a n d NFL Defensive Tackle, Ronnie Cameron, empower members of various communities who will serve as the keynote speaker. by building stronger servant leaders who
This is an opportunity for persons to be
are positioned to make differences in his or elevated to a new level of leadership her communities. The theme of the 2014 conference is
potential while simultaneously sharing ideas, networking with others in your
“Service Is Where the Heart Is”. This
community, and most importantly,
conference will challenge attendees in a
developing a plan of action to bring about
way where they can see below the surface
change in your community.
Must register by Friday, January 10, 2014 Visit www.trustthemovement.org to learn more about the SLC and to register.
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SERVE IN YOUR COMMUNITY!
SERVICE DAYS 2013
Get empowered to SERVE! T.R.U.S.T. Service Days provide experiences and opportunities for T.R.U.S.T., Inc. alumni and friends to engage in service in their immediate community. Serve with us or take the lead, attend or plan a community service project and encourage others to get involved with you. Save the date! The next service day is Saturday, March 1,
servant leadership. You will not be alone in this process. You will have a personal T.R.U.S.T., Inc. advisor to assist you, and all of our staff will be there to support you along the way. Start T.R.U.S.T. on your campus TODAY! Contact our Campus Outreach Director for more information at info@trustthemovement.org. Please use the subject line “I want to start T.R.U.S.T. on my campus.”
2014.
WANT TO START T.R.U.S.T. ON YOUR COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAMPUS? We are always looking to attract and engage college students in service through our T.R.U.S.T. campus student organization! If you find that you share a passion for service like we do and want to encourage others to join this movement that brings about change, then you are a prime candidate to be a leader in our journey towards global philanthropy. Your interest and commitment will bring us one
DO YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR BUILDING UP OUR YOUTH? Do you have a passion for working with the youth? Do you believe in the power of mentorship? Are you looking for an opportunity to serve in a leadership capacity? We need you! T.R.U.S.T., Inc. is preparing for the launch of our Change Agents of Tomorrow Mentorship Program. We are in need of people like you to serve on the planning committee. To learn more information about this opportunity, please e-mail info@trustthemovement.org with the subject line "Mentorship Committee".
step closer to changing the world through
The joy in serving others... Our volunteers found joy in serving with us as they served others during the 2013 service days. Be sure to join us for our next service day(s). You can find more pictures capturing the joy in service by visiting our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/ trustthemovement.
Our Campus T.R.U.S.T. Student Organization at Old Dominion University
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2014 ANITA M. THORNTON FIRST GENERATION SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION T.R.U.S.T., Inc. annually awards Anita
CALLING ALL PATRONS & FRIENDS! THE 210 CAMPAIGN In an effort to build support and expand our stakeholder base, as well as to
M. Thornton First Generation scholarships
fulfill our mission, vision and goals,
up to $1,000. The scholarships are
T.R.U.S.T., Inc. is looking to gain more
available to graduating high school seniors
patrons and friends in 2014.
who are currently enrolled at any public
T.R.U.S.T., Inc. wants to raise $2500 in
educational institution within the state of
support of our mission. We value our
Virginia. It is required that the student be
relationships with the communities we
the first in their immediate family to attend
serve; therefore, the purpose of this
college. The ideal recipients of these
campaign is to acquire more donors and
scholarships will exemplify great academic
not necessarily more dollars.
achievement as well as a strong
organizations where everyone can find
community through volunteerism.
their place; so become a supporter of
The 2014 scholarship application is deadline to submit the application is March 31, 2014.
www.facebook.com/trustthemovement
T.R.U.S.T., Inc. is one of the few
commitment to service in his or her
now available on-line on our website. The
FOLLOW US
T.R.U.S.T. and join our network of change agents. Here’s how: In the new year, join the
@trustthemovement
campaign with a lump sum payment of $12 or a $1 per month commitment and help T.R.U.S.T. change the world, one neighborhood at a time. Visit our website to donate and include a memo stating that your donation is for the 210 campaign.
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MEET OUR TEAM OF SERVANT LEADERS
Opportunities to Lead Available • Now searching for new members to join the Board of Trustees.
Pictured (right to left): 1st row - Mrs. MacKenzie Arbogust (Secretary/Treasurer of the Board of Trustees), Mrs. Nicole Kiger (Chair of the Board of Trustees), and Ms. Anita M. Thornton (Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees) 2nd row - Dr. Katrina Miller-Stevens (Trustee), Ms. Jasmine Benford (Vice President & COO), Ms. Ebone Taylor (Change Agents of Tomorrow Mentorship Director), Ms. Brittny Burns (Campus Outreach Director), Ms. Chari Brown (ODU Campus T.R.U.S.T. President), Ms. Lauryn Johnson (President & CEO), Ms. Noelle Cook (Director of Donor Relations), and Mrs. Tamorah Park-Farinholt (Trustee) 3rd row - Mr. Josh Wise (ODU Campus T.R.U.S.T. Community Service Chair), Mr. Derick Johnson (Director of Fundraising), Mr. Anthony Starke (Vice President & CDO), Mr. Juan Johnson (Chief Financial Officer), and Rev. Dr. Kirk T. Houston, Sr. (Trustee) Not pictured - Ms. Charis Booker (Asst. Vice President for Marketing), Ms. Leeand Diggs (Service Experience Director), Ms. Jenay Jordan (Asst. Vice President for Core Programs), and Mr. Desmond Tutu (Vice President & CMO)
• Looking for individuals with some experience in the following areas: • marketing, • public relations, • copy editing, • graphic design, • fundraising, • grant writing, • community outreach, and • member relations to join our team of volunteer leaders. To learn more information about these opportunities, e-mail laurynj@trustthemovement.org
Message from the CEO: Greetings to you held in the highest esteem! The conclusion of year 2013 brings the leaders of T.R.U.S.T., Inc. and I great pleasure knowing that we ended last year humbly serving you. We are elated to enter into another exciting and progressive year for T.R.U.S.T., Inc. and hope that you will make every effort to continue to be a part of our progress. We have dedicated much of the last quarter of year 2013 to planning for the new year and have some exciting programs and initiatives to share with you. The new year opens up with some great events and initiatives to include our 2nd Annual Servant Leadership Conference (SLC) and the #iJustServe project. In year 2014, we will introduce another one of our core programs, which is the Change Agents of Tomorrow Mentorship Program. We will also release our annual report during the early part of the new year that is purposed to highlight all of our accomplishments and happenings in 2013 so stay tuned.
“Our organization will not survive without YOU!”
Please be reassured that this organization’s existence is due to your continued support and gracious efforts to make our movement real. I would be remiss if I did not acknowledge the many contributions you have made toward our progress. Therefore, I extend the highest expressions of gratitude to you for all that you do no matter how big or small. Our organization will not survive without YOU! Therefore, get ready for positive and transformative CHANGE and continue to be a part of our MOVEMENT! The movement that brings about change is looking forward to continuously serving you and our communities today, tomorrow, and forever. Humbly submitted,
Lauryn A. Johnson
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NEW PROJECT ALERT! STAY TUNED! LAUNCHING JANUARY 20TH!
#iJustServe PROJECT 2014
THE GOAL OF THIS PROJECT IS:
T0 GET A MINIMUM OF 1,000 PEOPLE TO SERVE IN THEIR COMMUNITY BY DECEMBER 20TH MORE DETAILS ABOUT THIS PROJECT WILL BE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE ON JANUARY 20, 2014
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