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About Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc. (“CSYE”)
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc. (“CSYE”) is a non-profit organization whose goal is to increase the opportunity for the success of youth in Baltimore, Maryland. CSYE is dedicated to providing services and programs which focus on the personal development of youth. We motivate, inspire and expose their great minds, as well as provide tools and guidance for living a healthy lifestyle.
Our Mission
Choo Smith Youth Empowerment Inc. is dedicated to developing and implementing programming that facilitates positive growth in the lives of the youth we serve, as well as their families and the community. Here at Choo Smith Youth Empowerment, we will only be satisfied when all youths we train and mentor reach their fullest potential and become leaders of tomorrow.
Keys to Success
- Establish a strong network of support with local and regional school systems.
- Launch a series of fundraising activities that will successfully fund the expanding program.
- Establish a strong business relationship with the Greater Baltimore Committee.
- Establish an effective training program for mentors and coaches that will increase their ability to be successful.
- Establish an effective monitoring system to protect the youth as well as coaches and mentors.
Choo Teams

2016 Team Choo in Review

2017 Team Choo in Review
