We are about saving our troubled youth from entering into the Justice
System, due to behavioral problems in school. There are many programs available to assist
students after they have entered into the system, but none which focuses on getting to that
student before he/she has to appear with his parents, before a Justice of the Peace or Juvenile
Court.
Statistics have shown that many incarcerated individuals started their journey into the prison
system with having bad behavior in school. Bad attitudes early in their lives actually got worse,
principally due to the experience they had with the Juvenile Justice System.
The Council of Elders consists of hundreds of qualified volunteers (3 for each session)
from all over the community. The Elders use appropriate methods of counseling to help the
student get back on track in their attitudes, vision for the future, and their work habits. They
come from all walks of life. They are grandparents, mothers, fathers, clergy, teachers, business
owners, lawyers, real estate developers, public officials, therapists, barbers, retirees, nurses,
artists, law enforcement officers, union organizers, social workers, bankers, and many others.
They all have one common uniter: They want to help young people in their community to
become better-thereby giving themselves a chance at having a successful future.
Tony Sherman, a native Texan, is the founder and Chief Elder of "COE". Many know Tony as
a famous artist, sculptor, author, marriage counselor and lecturer on the National level. The
concept was given to him by the Holy Spirit in 2001. Since that time, Tony has developed the
concept and contact list of volunteers to exceed 100. He is the driving force behind the
"Council", and will act as the Executive Director. We incorporated on July 4, 2007, and
subsequently filed for a 501c (3). Donations and contributions (Tax deductible) are accepted
and appreciated.
System, due to behavioral problems in school. There are many programs available to assist
students after they have entered into the system, but none which focuses on getting to that
student before he/she has to appear with his parents, before a Justice of the Peace or Juvenile
Court.
Statistics have shown that many incarcerated individuals started their journey into the prison
system with having bad behavior in school. Bad attitudes early in their lives actually got worse,
principally due to the experience they had with the Juvenile Justice System.
The Council of Elders consists of hundreds of qualified volunteers (3 for each session)
from all over the community. The Elders use appropriate methods of counseling to help the
student get back on track in their attitudes, vision for the future, and their work habits. They
come from all walks of life. They are grandparents, mothers, fathers, clergy, teachers, business
owners, lawyers, real estate developers, public officials, therapists, barbers, retirees, nurses,
artists, law enforcement officers, union organizers, social workers, bankers, and many others.
They all have one common uniter: They want to help young people in their community to
become better-thereby giving themselves a chance at having a successful future.
Tony Sherman, a native Texan, is the founder and Chief Elder of "COE". Many know Tony as
a famous artist, sculptor, author, marriage counselor and lecturer on the National level. The
concept was given to him by the Holy Spirit in 2001. Since that time, Tony has developed the
concept and contact list of volunteers to exceed 100. He is the driving force behind the
"Council", and will act as the Executive Director. We incorporated on July 4, 2007, and
subsequently filed for a 501c (3). Donations and contributions (Tax deductible) are accepted
and appreciated.
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| "UNCOVERING HIDDEN TALENT!" |
How many talented kids within our school
system have creative talents which have not
been developed because no one knows
about it? And how many do you think will
continue to go unnoticed because the kids
have shown a lack of interest and
commitment to his/her other school work?
What should we do about those kids?"
system have creative talents which have not
been developed because no one knows
about it? And how many do you think will
continue to go unnoticed because the kids
have shown a lack of interest and
commitment to his/her other school work?
What should we do about those kids?"
"I've got a few questions to ask...!"
DO YOU CARE ENOUGH TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? JOIN US BY BECOMING AN ELDER, OR SENDING A DONATION TO SUPPORT OUR EFFORTS. IT WILL TAKE THE ENTIRE "VILLAGE" TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!" |
| Miss USA 2008 Endorses the work of The Council of Elders |
| A Black boy born in 2001 has a 1 in 3 risk of being imprisoned in his lifetime. A Latino boy has a 1 in 6 risk. A White boy born the same year has a 1 in 17 risk. |