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Charity Spotlight: Usher’s New Look Foundation

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R&B singer and dancer, Usher, started his New Look Foundation in 1999. The foundation certifies youth in four core pillars-talent, education, career, and service-to ensure their future success as leaders in the world. The New Look Foundation seeks to train students with these pillars of excellence through youth-led workshop groups, research-based curriculum, and comprehensive evaluation. The program starts with 8th grade and leads all the way up until the student’s final year in high school.

Did You Know…

  • 98% of New Look Academy students graduate and go on to college.
  • 93% of New Look Academy students recognize they have the power to encourage others to make a change in their community.
  • 93% of New Look Academy students can identify a personal talent/passion.
  • 90% of these students attribute their positive decision-making skills to the Academy

To learn more about the New Look Foundation and how to get your child involved, please visit http://www.ushersnewlook.org