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Help Us Shape Tomorrow’s Leaders

At Creating Executive Opportunities Foundation, we’re on a mission to equip young people in Jacksonville with the confidence, tools, and support they need to succeed—in school, in life, and beyond.

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Our Mission

We prepare youth to lead by providing tools, trauma-informed support, and civic engagement opportunities.

CEO ACADEMY 2025

Growing Future CEOs—One Student at a Time

Our leadership program teaches high school students how to set goals, communicate with confidence, and take charge of their future. It’s more than a class—it’s a launchpad for young changemakers. CEO Academy will launch this Fall so, don't wait and save your seat now!

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Back-to-School Drive 2025

Backpacks Filled with More Than Supplies

Each summer, we fill backpacks with school essentials—and with hope. These backpacks go to kids who need them most, reminding them that someone believes in their potential.

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Impact at a Glance

Real Change Starts with You

180+ backpacks delivered to children of veterans last year

61% of kids showed improved resilience against trauma

For every $1 donated, our programs deliver $10 in impact

Why It Matters

We’re Breaking the Cycle—Together

Too many children face challenges that affect how they learn and grow. Without the right support, the stress piles up. But when you step in—whether through a backpack or mentorship—you help give them a better shot at a brighter future.

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How You Can Help

Three Easy Ways to Make a Difference

Sponsor a Backpack

Cover supplies for 10, 20, or even 50 students.

Volunteer

Help us pack backpacks or lead empowerment workshops.

Donate

Every dollar helps us reach more youth with supplies, mentorship, and trauma-informed support.

Vision

A future where every child, regardless of adversity, has the support to lead, thrive, and uplift others.

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Story From The Founder

When I started Creating Executive Opportunities Foundation, it wasn’t just about backpacks or leadership programs. It was about healing.

As someone who has personally experienced the weight of trauma, I understand what it feels like to carry silent burdens into classrooms, workplaces, and relationships. I also know what it takes to rise above it—with the right support, mentorship, and belief that you matter.

That’s why this work is so close to my heart.

I created CEO Foundation to make sure our youth don’t have to walk alone. Through programs like the CEO Academy and our Back-to-School Drive, we’re giving young people more than supplies—we’re giving them tools to break cycles, build confidence, and become leaders in their own right.

This isn’t charity—it’s transformation. And it’s only possible because of people like you who see the bigger picture and choose to invest in the future.

Let’s keep building it—together.

– Melvia Rouse
Founder, CEO Foundation