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October Newsletter

MOYS October Newsletter Cover - Featuring Director Brian Harris, a table of contents, Director's Corner which is his message for the month, and colors in orange, purple, and white.

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September Summar P 1 - Photos of 901 Day, Craigmon College & r Fair, MAP students, community events, and school supply donations.

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Alumni on the Move - Page 2 - Porait and achievements of MOYS alumna Paige Burchett.

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College & Career Fair Ppage 3 - Collage pictures of students, college representatives, and community partners at the Southern Heritage Classic College & Career Fair.

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Parent Meeting/Open House Page 4 - Photos of families, speakers, performers, and students at the MOYS parent meeting.

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I Am Included Page 5 - Participants and volunteers cleaning up Hickory Hill Coommunity Center.

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October Awareness Page 6 - Graphic highlighting breasst cancer, domestic violence, and bullying prevention awareness.

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September Events Recap Page 7 - Photos of MOYS participation in 901 Day, community meetings, Taste of the District, Hispanic Heritage Festival, and Orange Mound Parade.

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October Calendar Page 8 - List of October MOYS events, dates, locations, and times.

September Newsletter

MOYS September Fall Edition Newsletter Cover Page - Featuring picture and words from Director Brian Harris and a table of contents. Colors are burgundy and gold.

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August Summary Recap Page 1: Photos highlighting MOYS community outreach events, presentations, partnerships, and awards during August.

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MPLOY Business Partner Page 2: BridgePoint Housing Center sotlight featuring foundErin Gillyen-Burton and youth internship opportunities.

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Alumni on the Move Page 3 - Former MAP students Aelika and Brianna Gilbert highlighted for their educational, professional, and community achievements.

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Parent Spotlight Page 4 - MPLOY Parent, Shelby Bethany and daughter Kennedy Powell featured for their positive experience with the program.

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Back-To-School Tips Page 5 - Graphic sharing tips for student success, including organization, sleep, preparation, and al setting.

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Spirit Week Page 6 - MOYS staff participating in City of s Spirit Week activities and themed ddress days.

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September Awareness Page 7 : Graphic recogni Sickle Cell Awareness Month, Suicide Prevention Month, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and Library Card Sign-Up Month.

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August Events Recap Page - Photo coge showcasing MOYS participation in community and back-to-school event throughout August

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September Calendar Page 9 - Calendar listing MOYS events, meetings, programs, and community activities scheduled throughout September.

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MAP/BOSS Programs Page 10 - Flyer of MAP & BOSS programs of what they offer and benefits.

August Newsletter

August 2026 MOYS Newsletter Front Cover featuring program updates, youth highlights, andd community impact. Tabl of Contents with overall colors yellow and blue.

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July Summary Page 1 with a recap of July events from community outreach, vlunteer service, and youth BBQ celebrities.

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MPLOY Business Partner Page 2 featuring La Prensa Latina Media.

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MPLOY Summer Highlights spotlightinh students participating in internships, workplace learning, and career exploration.

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MPLOY Students' News Page 4 highlighting three former MPLOY participants recognized for gaining employment after the program.

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Cheffin with the City Page 5 - Youth participants celebrated at the end-of-summer culinary program ceremony.

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July Awareness Page 6 - July awareness observations promoting health, wellness, safety, and community support.

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Alumni on the Move Page 7 - Spotlight on Taylor Princess Griff and her college achievements.

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July Events Recap Page 8 - MOYS staff engaging with youth and families at community events and resource fairs.

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August Calendar Page 9 - Listing of MOYS events for the entire month.

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MOYS Recruitment Page 10 - Recruitment upddate showing all featured programs at capacity.

July Newsletter

MOYS July - Cover featuring Director Brian is, table of contents and a welcome message highlighting MPLOY summer program success. Colors are red, white, and blue.

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July Recap Ssummary - Collage showcasing MPLOY student internships, community events, youth Jr. BBQ team achievements, and summer activities across Memphis.

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MPLOY Business Partner Spotlight on Trap Fusion and et Jason Gardne, highlighting years of partnership and student culinary training opportunities.

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MPLOY Summer Highlights collage showcasing MPLtudent internships and work experiences with local businesses and oganizations.

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MPLOY Students' News: Celebration of MPLOY participants who secured oyment opportunities following their summer internships.

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Cheffin with the City: Restaurant Partnerships - Students gain hands-on culinary experience through partnerships with local Memphis restaurants.

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June Awareness: Graphic recognizing Men's Health Month, PTSD Awareness Month, Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, and Gun Violence Awareness Month.

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I Am INclluded Ice Cream Social Community Partnerships - Community members, partners, and families enjoy games, food, giveaways, and activities at the annual Ice Cream Social.

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June Events Recap: Photos from community events, outreach activities, MPLOY experiences, and MLGW Tecogy Day.

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July Calendar of MOYS events for the month.

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MOYS Recruitment: Recruitment flyer promoting MAP, BOSS, MAAP, and I Am Included programs with application information.

June Newsletter

MOYS June 2026 Summer Nesletter cover featuring Director Brian Harris and a table of contents of May Summary, MPLOY Business Partner, MPLOY Orientations, Youth BBQ Team/ Family News, and community events. The colors are a light mint green for the background and a dark green for the text.

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May Recap page highlighting MPLOY orientations, career exploration events, youth BBQ activities, airport partnership events, and National day of Prayer.

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MPLOY Business Partner Spotlight of Al's Wings & Things. Picture of Al, the owner with a MPLOY student intern and pictures of his restaurant counter.

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MPLOY Orientations with photos held across the Memphis schools and colleges to prepare youth fro summer employment.

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MOYS Youth BBQ teams participate in training, tasting events, and the Memphis in May Junior BBQ Competition.

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MOYS Parent and her three children who participated in the MAP & MPLOY programs.

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May Awareness Month recoggnition highlightinh mental helath, older Americans, hearing and speech, and military appreciation.

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Celebration of I Am Included senior graduates and 8th Grade graduates recognized for their achievements.

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May events recap featuring career exploration, MPLOY orientations, Hope Fest, community fesitivals, and youth engagement activities.

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June calendar featuring community events and information about the 2026 MPLOY Summer Program serving 3,000 Memphis youth.

May Newsletter

May Cover Page featuring the Director's Corner with a picture of Brian Harris in a suit with flags in the background; newsletter topics/table of contents; a picture of Director Harris and a young man from our youth BBQ Cooking Team; and our program logos. Colors are purple, white, and green.

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April Summary Page
with a picture collage highlighting April events including volunteer recognition, MPLOY activities, National Walking Day, Youth BBQ Teams, and community partnerships. Colors are purple, white, and green.

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MPLOY Student Spotlight of Jaylen Lyndon Hunter featured for his role in ithe film, "Michael". with hotos from the movie premiere. Colors are purple, black, and gold.

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MPLOY News Page with photos of MPLOY site selections, orientations, and business partner events preparing for the 2026 summer program.

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MAP Student on the Move page with Trinity Elise Carter recognized for earning a full-ride leadership scholarship to Christian Brothers University.

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I Am INcluded Parent Spotlight page where parents and students share positive experiences and growth through the I Am Included program.

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April Awareness Page with graphics recognizing Autism Acceptance Month, Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Volunteer Month, Earth Month, and Deaf History Month. Colors are purple, white, pastel yellow, and black.

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Staff Recognition Page where MOYS Outreach Specialist, Ivonne Arguijo, is recognized as the April recipient of the "You Got Caught" employee recognition award. Colors are purple, gold, black, and white.

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April Events Recap with a photo collage highlighting community events, students activities, resource fairs, and outreach efforts throughout April.

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May Calendar featuring MPLOY orientations, youth programs, community events, workshops, and special activities.

April Newsletter

MOYS Heading page showing Director Harris, an entreprenuer student along with a table of contents with a yellow background and purpole writing.

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March Summary graphic featuring multiple event photos. Includes a group at Memphis City Hall, students attending the I AM Lizzie Pre-Teen Retreat, a career day interaction with children, a community clean-up at Glenview, and a youth entrepreneur booth. Text highlights Office of Youth Services activities including city council engagement, career exposure, community service, and youth business opportunities.

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Graphic highlighting MPLOY Summer 2026 Business Partner Lenny's Grill & Subs. Includes photos of a man standing outside a Lenny's storefront, a Lenny's sign, and staff assisting a customer at a kiosk. Text recognizes owner James Kelly and thanks him for supproting youth through the MPLOY program, emphasizing job experience, accountability, and leadershihp development.

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Collage of photos froma Junior Achievement Bowl-AThon community event. Groups of adults and youth wearing matching navy shirts pose together at a bowling alley, bowl on lanes, and smile for team phtos. Text highlights participation by the City of Memphis Office of Youth Services, recognition of the 40th annual event, and attendance by Mayor Paul Young.

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Purple graphic with student testimonials from MAP/BOSS programs. Includes four student portraits with speech bubbles. Styles Andrews shares gaining skills like conflict resolution, public speaking, and financial literacy. Johnnyah Black says MAP is a place where she feels heard and supported. Peyton Preyitt says BOSS helped build confidence. Brooke Bonds shares that MAP gave her the opportunity to visit a college campus.

MOYS celebrates March Awareness month with Women's history month, national nutrition month, developmental disabilities awareness month, and red cross.

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Collage highlighting students inducted into the National Technical Honor Society. Students in purple graduation gowns hold certificates while posing with an adult in formal attire during a recognition ceremony. Text emphasizes their achievement, leadership, and commtment to excellence as part of the BOSS Ambassadors program.

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Collage titled "March Events Recap" showing community outreach activities. PHotos include staff interacting with families at resource fiar, food distribution with boxed goods outdoors, students at a school career event, neighborhood cleanup efforts, and donation collections. Additional images show youth and staff at public safety and school events, with informational booths and clothing resources.

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Calendar dates MOYS events.

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