NFL Star Fullback Tackles Environmental Stewardship for Youth
Atlanta - After school programs have been given a Green boost this school year with Ovie Mughelli, starting fullback for the Atlanta Falcons. Recognized by Planet Green.com as the #2 Eco-Athlete in the world, Mughelli prepares to launch the much anticipated Ovie Mughelli Foundation One World Link (OMF OWL) Program, a sustainable youth, environmental education club. This October 26 is the official launch date when the OMF OWL program will be initially offered at the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club, a part of Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta.
When: Tuesday, October 26 at 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern
Where: Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club
382 Stone Mountain Street
Lawrenceville, GA 30045
Highlights: Over (there is about 25-30 kids in the class) kids will take part in the OMF OWL Program launch and ongoing activities.
Ovie Mughelli will address the kids about both the Environment and Sports.
The OMF OWL Program was adopted by the Ovie Mughelli Foundation from One World Link, an organization organized to bring communities together to support mentoring, environmental and entrepreneurial endeavors in schools.
The OMF OWL members will engage in a sports and outdoor-influenced curriculum of activities, such as environmental conservation/sustainable initiatives (school-wide energy audits), and community involvement projects including planting trees, trail building and enhancements, reforestation, forest health restoration measures, and fire hazard mitigation.
“The Ovie Mughelli Foundation has been very eager to present the OMF OWL program that we’re initiating locally with a mission to roll out to other communities by 2012,” said Mughelli. Environmental activism is the primary focus for our Foundation. Making the practical lifestyle changes in our households and our surroundings will establish a better environment now and for future generations.”
”We are thrilled to have Ovie’s OMF OWL program launch at our Club,” said Rory Johnson, senior executive director of the Lawrenceville Boys & Girls Club. “The children we serve are part of a generation that will continue to grow the green movement and find jobs, resources and new opportunities to improve our environment. They will benefit greatly from the program and be inspired by Ovie, a leader on and off the field.”
ABOUT OVIE MUGHELLI FOUNDATION:
The Ovie Mughelli Foundation is a 501(c) 3 federal tax-exempt organization that supports the overall development of youth socially, mentally and physically by implementing and assisting quality programs that educate the youth on the environment. We want to empower the youth to take ownership and pride about their lives and the roles that they play in society. For more information, please visit www.OvieMughelliFoundation.org.
ABOUT BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF METRO ATLANTA:
Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Atlanta’s mission is to provide a quality developmental program that empowers metro Atlanta youth, especially those from disadvantaged circumstances, to become productive adults. Through 26 Clubs in 11 metro counties, trained and professional staff serve more than 3,000 disadvantaged youth (ages 6-18) daily through programs that foster academic success, healthy lifestyles and character and leadership development. BGCMA also has Camp Kiwanis, a 160-acre outdoor residence camp, and the Youth Art Connection (YAC), a gallery and workspace for young artists. In order to effectively serve those who need us most, BGCMA asks families to pay annual membership dues of only $35 per child and no child is turned away due to inability to pay. For more information, please visit www.bgcma.org.
ABOUT ONE WORLD LINK:
The One World Link (OWL) mission is to encourage social and systemic change to communities across the world by using local resources and promoting community responsibility.We use technology and research to work with youth groups, adults and institutions to implement our programs or help them create programs that are specific to their communities needs. We accomplish our work through our programs and collaborations.OWL educational programs tutor youth in elementary, middle and high school in all subject matters (mathematics, science, social studies, arts and reading) while promoting 21st century “green jobs.” By exposing students’ to careers in environmental stewardship we are not only preparing the next generation of scientist, engineers, and inventors we are also showing students the connection between their core subjects and real world applications. For more information on our programs, please visit www.oneworldlink.org.
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