Rick Wallace Ministries is proud to announce that it will be partnering with the Promising Youth Alliance to address the multitudinous issues that face our inner-city youth in the City of Dallas. Initially the efforts will be focused on the youth that reside in the Rosalind Homes in the central part of the city near Downtown Dallas.
As the president of RWM, it gives me great joy to be able to be a part of the great work that PYA is doing in the Rosalind Homes. Taking the time to understand the challenges that our inner-city youth are facing and being prepared to engage the youth concerning these issues is paramount to providing these young people with the viable options they will need in order to lead to a successful and productive life. PYA is doing just that.
The Rosalind Homes are inundated with at risk youth. Why are they at risk? First of all, there is no male presence. The Rosalind Homes has a 95% female head of household ratio. What this means is that there is no true male influence in the homes and community in general. Without a positive male presence there is no one to effectively establish identity or provide a positive example of manhood. This becomes an issue for both boys and girls. Girls gain their identity and self-worth from their fathers, and without a father’s presence, these girls have no one to instill this value in them. It also robs young girls of true examples of manhood so that they will be able recognize it when they see it.
When there is no male presence in the house, young boys suffer because they have no role model to help them develop into the young men they were designed to be. This leaves the mother in a position she was not designed to fill. Granted, single mothers have done a great job in filling the void left behind by men, but the truth is without men assuming their proper role, we leave young men to figure out so much on their own.
Second, the average household income falls below the poverty line, and this places added pressure on both the parents and children.
You can see the effects of poor paradigm development as the view of success has been skewed. These kids suffer from colorless dreams, dwarfed goals, tamed visions and restless despair.
Then there are other issues that emerge, such as poor healthcare, exposure to violence, etc.
When an organization such as PYA moves into a community like Rosalind Homes it says to the youth in that community that someone cares and that they are committed to helping them engage their struggles.
PYA has partnered with proven programs such as Big Brothers & Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, and Phoenix House to provide a comprehensive structured program that addresses the unique needs of these kids. From mentoring, tutoring, and drug prevention, these young people are provided with the resources that help to increase their chances for success in life.
The way that RWM will enhance what PYA is already doing is by introducing, implementing and administering our Kingdom Conquerors program. Kingdom Conquerors is a ministry that will focus on mentorship and leadership training. We understand that each person has individual gifts and talents and we will carefully evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of each individual. Beginning at age thirteen, we will begin preparing young men and women to be kingdom leaders in the Kingdom of God. Not only will this training prepare these young individuals for future leadership roles in the Kingdom, but it will also give them the necessary tools to adequately and appropriately deal with peer pressure. Instead of succumbing to the pressure from peers to take negative action, they will be able to stand up in their identity as children of God and be the example of exemplary living.
We will work to develop positive self-images within the individuals mentored. We understand that there has been a gulf created by the void left when men abdicated their God ordained positions in the home, community, and church. The depth and width of this gulf can only be diminished and ultimately eliminated by filling the void left behind, and proper training will prepare subsequent generations to do their part, while empowering them to overcome the obstacles that are before them.
We here at RWM understand the challenges that are before us and we know that it will not be easy. Yet, we are committed to the task at hand and failure is not an option. Each individual youth that we engage through this program has a life that is valued at priceless. It is our responsibility to reveal this truth to them and equip them to optimize that value.
I am personally asking each you to support this monumental endeavor as we all know, advancing in kingdom work is not accomplished without selfless sacrifice. This is your chance to impact the future of this nation in ways that can’t be quantified by statistics, but if we don’t get involved, the statistics that quantify our failure will be horrific.
Thank you in advance.
Best regards,
Dr. Rick Wallace
Founder & President
Rick Wallace Ministries
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