Success Stories

17 years of service

10,500 families served

50,000 hours

of programming per year

All Star Success Stories

Explore the incredible journeys that Excite has been a part of

Elijah Williams

Elijah Williams
Liyah Ernest

Liyah Ernest
Katelyn Martin

Katelyn Martin
Kelsie Lewis

Kelsie Lewis
Nylah Quillens

Nylah Quillens
Kayla Roy

Kayla Roy
Bernard Robertson, IV

Bernard Robertson, IV

The Benefits of Excite All Stars

  • Leadership Development

  • Confidence

  • Exposure to New Opportunities

  • Community Support System

  • 360-Degree Education

  • Mentorship

  • Career Readiness & Early Employability

  • Life-long Relationships

  • "Excite taught me to believe in myself!"

  • "Working with Excite has allowed me to have an impact on some of the youth within the city, which brings me joy."

  • "My biggest challenge that I overcame at Excite was my shyness. Over these 10 years I have been able to make new friends and have a newfound confidence in myself. "

  • "I have met so many people and had so many opportunities because of excite and some of my best memories have been made at Excite."

  • “I’ve been with Excite since the beginning, and watching the kids grow and learn to be their best selves through the years is rewarding in a way you can’t find anywhere else.”

  • "Working with and inspiring kids is one of my greatest pleasures in life. To be able to supply a child with the knowledge and skill set I didn’t have growing up is my way of paying it forward to my community and people."

  • "I love empowering youth because they are our future! It's an honor to serve our future change-makers that will influence the masses."