The early years of a child’s
life are very important for his or her health and development. Positive youth
development is an ongoing growth process in which all youths endeavor to meet
their basic needs for safety, caring relationships, and connections to the
larger community while striving to build academic, vocational, personal, and
social skills. Fourth Ward Health and Education Center for Youth provides that
for children in the Houston community.
Fourth Ward Health and Education Center for
Youth is located in Houston, Texas. The center was established in what was
formerly known as Freedman’s Town by a lifelong resident, Darrell Patterson in
1970. Mr. Patterson still runs the center in which helps improve the overall
health and well-being of Texas adolescents and helps build communities with
supportive and sustainable environments that promote positive youth
development.
In order
to keep the organization running, The Fourth Ward Health and Education Center
for Youth relies much on donations from those around the community. On December
21, 2010 they got a hefty donation from Rod Aycox. Rod Aycox is a successful
business man who operates over 1,000 stores in the title loan industry in more
than twenty states nationwide. Through his 25 years of accomplishments, Rod
Aycox has remained devoted to giving back to those around him in each community
that he serves.
Rods large donation went to
helping the youth at the center with everything from homework, to sports, to cleanup
projects in the community. Rod Aycox donation also helped provide a library and
computer facilities along with transporting kids to the nearest Boys and Girls
Club to host youth sports teams and tournaments. This is so important because
this has given the youth a safe place to go instead of finding trouble on the
streets.
Overall, Rod Aycox continually
strives to create positive change not only through his successful title loans
businesses but from each act of kindness he has put forth to every community
that he serves. By giving back to The Fourth Ward Health and Education Center
for Youth he has given the children of Houston, Texas a safe place to bond and build
relationships. Thank you Rod Aycox for all the hard work you put in to helping
our youth and everyday people like you and I.
