By Kymbria Young, Founder
Greetings,
I write this message from a deeply personal place. When I learned of George Floyd’s death, I held my Black son tightly and cried. The grief I felt wasn’t rooted in shock—but in painful familiarity. His death was a brutal reminder of the harsh realities my son may one day face simply because he was born Black in America. It was a reminder of the injustices that many in our community experience every single day.
Institutional oppression is at the heart of this issue. Dismantling it is not only my life’s calling but the very reason I founded Season to Soar.
Like many of you, I’ve experienced injustice firsthand. I’ve heard the stories, witnessed the pain, and felt the rage. But instead of being consumed by sorrow or anger, I choose to channel these emotions into purpose. Season to Soar is my vehicle for change—a platform to uplift underserved communities and fight back against systemic inequity.
My work with Season to Soar isn’t just a job—it’s an extension of my civic duty. And I invite you to see your involvement in the same light—not just as volunteering, donating, or supporting a cause, but as a meaningful way to practice your own civic responsibility.
Only you can determine your capacity. If you’re already giving your all, I thank you—your efforts truly matter. But if you feel called to do more—whether it’s offering your time, skills, resources, or deepening your engagement—I challenge you to step forward. Our communities are in need. Your contribution can be the spark for real, lasting change.
When unjust systems—education, justice, housing, and healthcare—send a message that underserved Black and Brown communities don’t matter, our collective action says otherwise:
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Our Soar Pack School Supplies show youth that their education matters.
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Our Care Packs show families that their health and well-being matter.
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Our Global Leadership Youth Program shows young people that their voices matter.
True leadership brings people together.
The injustice we face today stems from generations of systemic oppression—and it will take generations of civic-minded leaders to overcome it.
Let us continue building programs that shape those leaders. And let us serve as the examples they can look to for inspiration.
With gratitude and purpose,
Kymbria Young-Anning
Founder, Season to Soar
