Save the youth Incorporated was founded in 1994 by Eugene Edwards, a research scientist from Huntsville
(Alabama).  The co-founder  is Earnestine Williams who is now serving as Executive Director.  The organization has
offered programs for disadvantaged and at-risk youth in life skills, educational support, cultural expression, and
drug awareness.  Save the youth likewise makes the same services available to all youth and their families,
regardless of their background.  Although Save the Youth provides services to all of Alabama (and surrounding
states), the present location for the headquarters is in Bessemer (Alabama) at 211 19th Street North.  The building
was donated by Kendall Engineering.

During any given week, more than 150 children may participate in Save The Youth's programs at the 19th Street
location. A typical Moral Values/Life Skills program stresses principles of healthy living, respect for parents,
responsible behavior, acceptable dress, and community service.

The founder, Eugene Edwards, came from disadvantaged circumstances. He attended elementary, middle, and
graduated from high school in Bessemer.  Mr. Edwards later graduated with honors from college and went to
graduate school and obtained his Masters degree in Electrical Engineering.  

Due to the economy, Save the Youth did not get any grant money to support our organization, nor do the organization
receive any financial support from neither the United Fund nor United Way budgets for program and operating
expenses.   Several improvements in the storefront building are much needed. There is no air conditioning at
present and no handicap assessable restroom. The county jail across the street makes its handicap
restroom/facility available.  

Save The Youth continues to exist via donations from thoughtful individuals; the organization now needs the public to
be that compassionate champion that donates the maximum amount they can toward a monthly expense that is near
$3000, cost of air conditioning (minimum estimate, $25,000) and a handicap assessable restroom (thousands of
dollars).
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