Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc.

Grand Rapids Giving Day 2024 was a transformative experience for Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc. The support we received allowed us to expand our literacy and entrepreneurship programs, equipping youth ages 14-24 with the skills to build sustainable businesses and secure their futures. Beyond funding, GRGD 2024 provided a powerful opportunity to connect with like-minded businesses and organizations that share our passion for education and empowerment. These connections will help us create even greater opportunities for the youth we serve. We are deeply grateful for the support and excited to continue this impactful work.

If funding were limitless, Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc. would create a state-of-the-art youth entrepreneurship and literacy hub—a space where young people ages 14-24 can access hands-on business training, mentorship, and real-world opportunities to build generational wealth. We would expand our programs nationwide, ensuring that youth, especially those aging out of foster care or facing housing instability, have the skills and support to become business owners and community leaders.We would also develop a mobile literacy and business lab, bringing entrepreneurial education directly to underserved communities. Our vision is to empower every young person with the knowledge, confidence, and resources to create their own path to success.

For Grand Rapids Giving Day 2025, Blue Diamonds Training and Consulting, Inc. aims to raise $50,000 to expand our Youth Literacy and Entrepreneurship Initiative. This program will empower youth ages 14 to 24 with the skills they need to succeed in business and life.How We Will Use the FundsWe will allocate $25,000 to launch a Mobile Literacy and Business Lab, bringing reading, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship training directly to underserved communities. Another $15,000 will be used to hire part-time literacy and business coaches to provide mentorship and training. The remaining $10,000 will fund startup grants for young entrepreneurs, helping them launch their own businesses with hands-on coaching and support.Direct Community ImpactWith this funding, we will equip more than 100 youth with essential literacy and business skills, support at least 10 young entrepreneurs in launching their own businesses, and increase access to mentorship and resources for youth facing housing instability and financial barriers.Long-Term SustainabilityThis initiative will help us create a self-sustaining model where young entrepreneurs build businesses that generate revenue, allowing us to reinvest in future training programs. By equipping youth with practical business skills and literacy tools, we are not only changing lives but also breaking cycles of poverty and creating generational wealth.With community support, we will ensure that more young people have the skills, confidence, and resources to dream big and achieve success.

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