During the past four years, the center has networked with Chicago Public Schools, churches and community organizations in serving approximately 50,000 youth. This Center is doing a great job. He lamented that society spends so much money in building prisons, while it does not provide enough opportunities for social, cultural and educational development. Equally, White had a word of advice for parents to be supportive of their kids. He urged them to ensure that their children take their studies seriously.
Children do better when parents are involved.
White, founder of the famous Jesse White Tumbling Team, was talking from an informed perspective. Recounting the achievements of the team, which has toured many world capitals, he said the founding of the group was his way of giving something back to the community. Also speaking at the luncheon was State Representative Monique Davis, who is credited with having the vision for the Financial Aid Outreach Center. She noted the center s achievements and contended that it is essential that youth are well-educated to succeed in life. Davis said education in the black community is especially important in order to produce a new generation of people to succeed professionals and experts who have ably served the community.