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Gainesville proclaims Manhood Youth Development Foundation's 16th anniversary; board member outlines upcoming events
Summary
The City Commission proclaimed May 3, 2026, the sixteenth anniversary of Manhood Youth Development Foundation, Inc.; a foundation representative described family-support programming, recent graduates, and planned leadership activities on May 16 and June 7.
The Gainesville City Commission issued a proclamation recognizing the sixteenth anniversary of the Manhood Youth Development Foundation, Inc. and invited the public to join the city in honoring the program's work with young men and families.
Charlie Ray Jackson, representing the foundation's board, accepted the proclamation and described the program's history and family-support focus, saying, "I'm so proud of our parent support group because when you bring the whole family in, ... it's gonna make it happen." He highlighted recent participants who continued their education and noted the program's emphasis on career planning, leadership and life skills.
Jackson outlined upcoming foundation activities: a multi-day leadership experience at Camp Blandon and an annual celebration scheduled for June 7 at the Santa Fe Blunt Center Downtown. He invited community members to attend the June 7 event to see the young men's final presentations for the school year.
The proclamation text included the program's founding history and listed higher-education institutions attended by alumni. The recognition was ceremonial; no formal city action or funding decisions were presented during the acceptance remarks.
