Usher's New Look

Usher's New Look is a non-profit organization founded by the musical performer Usher in 1999, with the help of his mother Jonetta Patton.[1] The organization is aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents.[2][3]

Usher's New Look
Formation1999 (1999)
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia
Founder
Usher
Key people
Websiteushersnewlook.org

The organization has several offerings and programs that include grade specific programming, peer-to-peer training, and mentorship programs.[4]

Background

Usher founded the Usher's New Look in 1999, with the help of his mother, Jonetta Patton. The foundation was set up in order to reach under-served youth. A then 20-year-old Usher and his mother sat in the back of an Atlanta courtroom, listening to juvenile court hearings. Listening to the stories, together they were inspired and wanted to give opportunities to children by giving them a new outlook on life.[5]

References
  1. "Usher's New Look Foundation celebrates 15 years". 11Alive. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  2. "Usher's New Look charity celebrates its Sweet 16". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  3. Shropshire, Terry (July 31, 2014). "Usher, Ludacris, Sugar Ray Leonard at Usher's New Look Foundation Annivesary [sic]". Atlanta Daily World. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  4. "Usher's New Look Foundation helps turn students' passions into careers". WLWT. February 9, 2015. Retrieved December 13, 2015.
  5. "Usher: Mentoring". Esquire. March 21, 2012.


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