Empowering Teens Through Truth:
The Facts. Your Future. Community Outreach Event
On Thursday, November 6, 2025, the Nan Knox Boys & Girls Club hosted a meaningful and energizing The
Facts. Your Future. (TFYF) Community Outreach Event designed to educate, empower, and inspire teens
to make informed decisions that support their long-term success.
The Facts. Your Future. is a curriculum-based program that gives teens the tools they need to safeguard
their health, avoid substance misuse, and reduce risky behaviors. Community engagement is central to
this mission, and this event brought together youth, families, community partners, and health
professionals for an evening of honest conversations and connection.
A Night of Dialogue and Insight
The event featured an engaging panel discussion moderated by Clifford Moore Jr., Boys & Girls Clubs of
Broward County Board Member.
Panelists included:
•Retired Colonel Josefa Benjamin, Broward Sheriff’s Office (BSO)
•Zakirah Archbald, BGCBC Life & Resiliency Skills Coordinator and Marriage & Family Therapy
Student Intern
•Nahashon H., member of our Leo Goodwin Foundation Teen Center
Together, they explored how the misuse of drugs can derail future goals and addressed some of the most
common misconceptions teens encounter. The panel sparked thoughtful dialogue, with teens and
community members actively participating.
Community Support in Action
The event wouldn’t have been complete without the presence and partnership of various community
organizations:
Fort Lauderdale Police Department, 211, Smith Community Mental Health, Broward County Family
Success Administration Division, the BGCBC Teen Department, BGCBC Life & Resiliency Department, and
the BGCBC TFYF Outreach team all played an important role in supporting the evening.
Food, Fun, and Learning
Guests enjoyed a combination of education, giveaways, food, and interactive activities that made the
night both fun and meaningful. Every moment reinforced the message at the heart of the
program: Teens deserve the knowledge and support to make choices that protect and elevate their
futures.
Looking Ahead
As we continue expanding The Facts. Your Future. Initiative, our goal remains the same to empower
youth to thrive, make safe choices, and confidently walk toward the bright futures they deserve.
