Our Mission is simple: "Help Make Children Happy and Healthy"
What we do
1. Chocolity Chips Character visits forsick and terminally ill children
2. Establish Reading Rooms to improve reading comprehension for youth
3. Character visits to Community, Health and Youth Events
4. Establish Partnerships with Business and Youth Organizations
5. Anti-bully and anti-gang awareness training
[We are proud to be a Veteran-owned organization where we employ disabled Veterans]
Leadership
Mr. Sidney O. Collier
Chief Operating Officer
- Nashville, TN - US Navy Veteran - Veterans Administrator (Retired)
chocolity chips- epic mascot
Chocolity Chips
Mascot
Chocolity Chips loves to recognize youth who make good grades; who make good friends; and who make good choices. Send Us an email with the name and address of your youth and we will send them free Chocolity Chips Merc from the Treasure Chest!!!
resources
Chocolity Chips
Our mascot for all programs, Chocolity Chips conducts visits to Community Events; Health Fairs; School Bully Reduction Classes; and special visits for terminally ill children under our 'Dream Come True' Program. We provide our Chocolity Chips Kits to deserving youth at visits and through our reward program.
Take 22 Obesity Reduction Program
We encourage youth to maintain their health! We will provide access to sports, coaching, exercises and healthy options for at-risk youth. Program includes rewards and awards for achieving healthy goals and interviews with leading National Sports figures and celebrities.
The Positive Mentorship App
Our Mentorship App provides a bridge for youth to have 24/7 access to: mentorship, tutoring, counseling, college assistance, interactive media; 24/7 mentorship television and access for parents to community resources. "Our App bridges the gap!" To sign your youth up for the APp or more information, see our website link:
Parental Access to Community Resources
This feature is found on the Positive Mentorship App. Parents can click on the 'Parent Module' and get 24/7 assistance with navigation for Social Determinants: food, housing, transportation, utility assistance and safety needs.
Take '22' Program ambassador
Ms. Jaloni Cambridge
Take "22" Ambassador and Spokeswoman
Ms. Cambridge is a 2-time FIBA USA Women's Basketball team gold medal winner and Co-MVP in 2022. She has won 3 State Basketball High School championships for Ensworth H.S. in Tennesee. She is 3-time Miss Tennessee Basketball winner and was named Gatorade Player of the year for 2022. She is the Florida Player of the Year 2024 and has signed with Ohio State.
DONATE HERE
$500 Sponsors a School Visit
$1000 Sponsors a Sports Camp
$5000 Sponsors the establishment of a Reading Room
Corporate Donations
$5,000 for our Bronze Business Partners
$10,000 for our Silver Supporters
$25,000 for our Platinum Partnerships
For Payments
Click on 'OTHER' & Enter the Tier Amount you are paying
Contact Us!
- 641 East Main Street, Suite 2, Hendersonville TN, 37075 USA
- +1-804-908-6126
- Mtalley@epic-youth-initiative.org
- Make checks/ money orders payable to EPIC Youth Ministries or Dr. Michael Talley-CC Cash APP Payments to: $theWarrior2780
