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Usher founded the Usher's New Look in 1999, with the help of his mother, Jonetta Patton. The foundation was set up in order to reach under-served youth. A then |
Usher founded the Usher's New Look in 1999, with the help of his mother, Jonetta Patton. The foundation was set up in order to reach under-served youth. A then 19-year-old Usher and his mother sat in the back of an Atlanta courtroom, listening to juvenile court hearings. Listening to the stories, together they were inspired and wanted to give opportunities to children by giving them a new outlook on life.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a13143/usher-new-look-foundation-0412/|title = Usher: Mentoring |work=[[Esquire (magazine)|Esquire]] |date=March 21, 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 21:37, 25 March 2024
| Formation | 1999 |
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| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia |
Founder | Usher |
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| Website | ushersnewlook |
Usher's New Look is a non-profit organization founded by the musical performer Usher in 1999, with the help of his mother Jonetta Patton.[1] The organization is aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents.[2][3]
Founded in 1999, Usher’s New Look’s (UNL) mission is to transform the lives of historically marginalized youth through a comprehensive program that develops passion-driven, global leaders focused on discovering their spark/talent and receiving a “New Look” on life. UNL’s goal is to empower young people to discover their spark (or passion), graduate from high school, achieve higher education and training, build careers, leadership programming, mentorship opportunities, and be of service to their communities. UNL’s work helps youth future-proof their lives from systemic barriers to become leaders who change the world. UNL’s work is based in Atlanta and New York, as well as programs in cities nationwide. UNL’s unique programming has transformed the lives of over 60,000 youth see past their circumstances, discover their potential, and unlock their purpose over the past 25 years.
The organization has several offerings and programs that include grade specific programming, peer-to-peer training, and mentorship programs.[4]
Background
Usher founded the Usher's New Look in 1999, with the help of his mother, Jonetta Patton. The foundation was set up in order to reach under-served youth. A then 19-year-old Usher and his mother sat in the back of an Atlanta courtroom, listening to juvenile court hearings. Listening to the stories, together they were inspired and wanted to give opportunities to children by giving them a new outlook on life.[5]
References
- ^ "Usher's New Look Foundation celebrates 15 years". 11Alive. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ "Usher's New Look charity celebrates its Sweet 16". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ Shropshire, Terry (July 31, 2014). "Usher, Ludacris, Sugar Ray Leonard at Usher's New Look Foundation Annivesary [sic]". Atlanta Daily World. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ "Usher's New Look Foundation helps turn students' passions into careers". WLWT. February 9, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
- ^ "Usher: Mentoring". Esquire. March 21, 2012.
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