a.m. for a program that starts at eight not because it’s trendy, but because it means a real meal, real coaching, and adults who actually listen. That’s the kind of front-line truth Kevin Francis brings to SpeakUP! International, and it’s why his work hits so hard. Kevin is a lifelong community supporter and activist, and he’s co-founded Diversified Youth Initiative to build supports around what families say they need, not what a system assumes they need. We talk about th...

Meet Community Activist Kevin Francis

Front Lines Over Titles

Poverty, Pride, And Hungry Kids

Free Camps That Feed Families

Wraparound Supports Built By Need

Beyond Sports Through Arts And Skiing

Youth Engagement As The Real Win

The Disconnect With Politics And Power

Unify And Mentor So We Look Back

COVID Pressure, Values, And Saying Enough