
The African American Youth Harvest Foundation (AAYHF) is trying to close those gaps in a number of important ways. Similar trends exist within Hispanic/Latinx communities. The AAYHF just celebrated its 16th year of providing community service.Īccording to recent reports, Black and African American residents of Austin/Travis County are disproportionately more likely to be unhoused, in jail, and/or living in poverty. Lofton is a well-known Austin philanthropist, whose influence and passion has significantly impacted numerous at-risk communities, including youths and families throughout the greater Austin area. Moderators Shannon Jones and Jacki Hecht interviewed Michael Lofton, the Founder and CEO of the African American Youth Harvest Foundation and Youth Resource Center. Helping At-Risk Youth and Adults Flourish and Reach Their Potential | School of Nursing retweet icon bullhorn icon reply icon info icon flickr icon tumblr icon vimeo icon reddit icon podcast icon angle-down icon angle-left icon angle-right icon angle-up icon ban icon hamburger icon book icon bookmark icon bug icon caret-down icon caret-left icon caret-right icon caret-up icon chain icon check icon check-circle icon chevron-down icon chevron-left icon chevron-right icon chevron-up icon circle icon circle-o icon clone icon close icon download-cloud icon code icon download icon ellipsis icon envelope icon warning icon external-link icon eye icon eye-slash icon facebook icon github icon google-plus icon heart icon heart-o icon home icon info-circle icon instagram icon linkedin icon lock icon medium icon minus-circle icon send icon pause-circle icon play-circle icon plus-circle icon question-circle icon quote-left icon quote-right icon rss-square icon search icon share-alt icon slack icon snapchat icon ticket icon twitter icon wheelchair icon youtube icon
