Greenmount East Leadership Project

Empowering the next generation 🤩
Big Vibes Young Bosses

Greenmount East Leadership Project Youth Academy 2nd Annual Pop UP Shop

Located :


Located 435 E 25th St Baltimore, MD today from 11-4 PM.

Jewelry 💍
Fresh Presshed Juices 🍊
Food 🍣
Fragrances Body scrubs ✨
Apparel 👕

Come support the youth, support the future

We’re back with our Youth Vendor Pop-Up Shop this Saturday!
After weeks of planning, pitching, and perfecting their products, our Summer Youth Empowerment Academy entrepreneurs are ready to showcase their businesses. From homemade body care and flavorful food to car detailing, fashion, and more—these young leaders are bringing the heat.

✨ Come shop, show love, and support the next generation of Baltimore’s business talent!

📅 Saturday, August 2nd
🕛 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Manna House, 435 E 25th St, Baltimore, MD 21218

Let’s show up and show out for our youth. See you there!

Workshop Wednesday hit different this week.

Our youth heard from three powerful men who came from different paths but all showed what it means to work hard, walk in purpose, and build something real. 👏🏾✨

⚓ Charles, a longshoreman with 14+ years at the Port of Baltimore, broke down what it takes to move the world literally. No degree, but deep discipline, teamwork, and leadership that keeps global trade flowing.

👟 Matt Bartee, founder of Rare Couture, showed how hustle, faith, and creativity can flip sneakers into a whole movement. A man of God and a full-time entrepreneur, Matt reminded us that authenticity is your superpower.

🏃🏾‍♂️ Jordan Leon, D1 track champ, educator, and founder of God’s Work Clothing, showed that consistency, character, and calling can carry you far on and off the field.

Degrees or not there are many ways to succeed. These men showed up to prove that with purpose, discipline, and belief, you can win your way.

Thank you for pouring into our youth with truth, love, and lived experience. 💯🔥

The youth got a special visit from a real attorney who walked them through the entire court process from arrest to verdict. It was an eye opening lesson on how the justice system works and why understanding it is so important. Knowing your rights, responsibilities, and how the system functions empowers young people to make informed decisions and become active, engaged citizens.

To make the experience even more hands on, Group Leader Ray stepped up to act as the judge in a mock trial, giving the youth a chance to step into courtroom roles and bring the learning to life. 🧑🏽‍⚖️⚖️📚

This week? 🔥 Absolutely unmatched.

From creative expression to cybersecurity, the Air Force journey to the power of second chances, our youth were challenged, inspired, and educated by some of the realest voices out here.

THANK YOU to all 8 of this week’s amazing guest speakers:
🎤 Creative Expression
🛡️ Senior AI Cybersecurity
✈️ Journey During the Air Force
⛓️ From Inmate to Inspiration
🧠 Decision-Making
💧 Free Sweat Wellness
🎙️ Podcasting 101
⚖️ Mock Courtroom Experience

Y’all didn’t just show up you showed out.
We appreciate the energy, honesty, and real-world knowledge you brought into our space. Because of you, our youth are leaving this week a little bolder, wiser, and clearer on their path.

From Baltimore to the Air Force ✈️💪🏽
This week, we had the honor of welcoming 2d LT Taqi Robinson a Baltimore City native, Baltimore Polytechnic Institute grad, and proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. who came through and lit up the room with his story, his energy, and his push up game 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

A graduate of Frostburg State University with a degree in Engineering, LT Robinson joined the Air Force in 2021 and has since earned the prestigious title of 2nd Lieutenant.

Not only did he share his inspiring journey, but he also showed out doing push-ups with the youth (and yes, the oldest one was the last one standing! 🏋🏽‍♂️🔥).

He led a hands-on team challenge using spaghetti noodles, string, tape, and marshmallows that had everyone thinking critically, building creatively, and staying fully engaged.

From real talk about discipline, travel, and decision-making to laughter, learning, and leadership LT Robinson reminded our youth what it means to lead with purpose and passion.

Thank you for your presence, your journey, and your impact. Baltimore raised. Frostburg made. Air Force strong.

📣 We’re excited to announce that GELP is participating in 2025 a 24-hour online fundraiser to uplift and invest in Black-led organizations across Greater Baltimore!

Last year, your support helped us raise over $7,000 to empower youth in Greenmount East through mentorship, wellness, leadership, and community building. This year, our goal is even bigger and we need you to help us reach it! 💪🏾

🗓️ Mark your calendars: August 8, 2025
💻 Donate online from anywhere every gift makes a difference
🖤 Help us build Black futures, one youth at a time

Let’s show up together and pour into the next generation of changemakers.

Last week was full of game changing gems, and even though this post is a little late the lessons are still sinking in deep! 💭📚
Shoutout to the 6 powerhouse speakers who blessed our Summer Empowerment Academy with workshops on:�
🌱 Agriculture & Food Sovereignty�
🧠 Physical, Mental & Emotional Health
�♻️ The Soil Cycle
�🧘🏽‍♂️ Deprogramming & Reprogramming the Mind�
🌟 Mastering Personal Development�
🤖 The Power of AI�
💰 Finance 101
You didn’t just speak you poured in, and we are beyond grateful. Thank you for showing up with passion and purpose. Our youth are walking away sharper, stronger, and more aware because of YOU. 🙌🏾✨