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The CARY (Cultivating At Risk Youth) Foundation is a non-profit organization that gives at risk youth the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed!

Logo for The Cary Foundation with a sun, chain, and colorful text.

PROJECT ONGOING LAST UPDATED 09/28/2026

Corey Johnson spoke to students aBOUT how his GANG iNVOLVEMENT caused problems, but he “found a way to wIN.”

The CARY Foundation was key note speakers at the Empowered To Win Summit hosted by coach kelly to speak with students at Will Lou Opportunity school located in West Columbia, SC.

A man is speaking to an audience of children dressed in military camouflage uniforms. The man is standing on a stage beside a black curtain and an American flag, and he appears to be giving a speech or presentation.
A young man with black curly hair and a beard wears a black shirt with a colorful logo, standing at event with a red banner in the background that reads 'Powered to Win'. He holds a small white object in his right hand and is pointing towards the banner.
Man in black shirt speaking at Leadership Summit with red banner reading "Empowered to Win Leadership Summit" in the background.
Group of five diverse people standing together at a leadership summit, with a large red banner behind them displaying the event name and slogan. The individuals are smiling, and some are wearing branded event T-shirts or red shirts.

mARKISHA Johnson ENCOURAGED students TO STAY ON THE PATH MEANT FOR them, BUT IF MAKE A WRONG TURN YOU HAVE SUPPORT IN YOUR CORNER THAT IS TRYING TO “REROUTE YOU.”

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A FEW WORDS FROM COACH KELLY ABOUT THE IMPACT OF THE CARY FOUNDATION AND THE PARTNERSHIP IT FORMED WITH EMPOWERED TO WIN LEADERSHIP SUMMIT.