What is it's working progress?
The program was founded by a Baltimore native who saw firsthand the difficulties young people face transitioning from school to adulthood. After excelling in the Ingenuity Project at Roland Park Middle and graduating from Baltimore Polytechnic Institute, he noticed that neither he nor his peers were adequately prepared for the realities of the "real world." Driven by this realization, he spent years developing a curriculum that bridges these gaps, drawing on his expertise in business operations, community organizing, mental health, and entrepreneurship.
The program first launched as a youth initiative in Harlem Park in 2022, where the curriculum was tested and proven effective. This experience highlighted the importance of deeper community engagement and collaboration with other organizations, leading him to pursue a community health worker license. In 2024, he expanded his work with youth through the Northwest Wellness Project, where he further refined his approach.
Understanding that many small businesses and community organizations are run by individuals or small teams with limited resources, he realized that his operational, communication, and project management skills could also fill critical gaps. By offering his services as a community consultant, he provides not only a scalable curriculum but also valuable support in structuring and optimizing programs, enabling them to increase their impact while minimizing risk. His modular approach allows him to enhance existing programs and services, making him a versatile and vital resource for community-based initiatives.
I am a work in progress,
I am a working to achieve progress,
I achieve progress through hard work!
Entering a year of Execution
As we approach the end of an incredibly full and rewarding year, I want to take a moment to reflect, share what’s ahead, and invite you to be part of the journey. This year has been filled with lessons, challenges, and milestones that have deepened my commitment to our community. As I process these experiences, I’m also shaping clear goals for the year ahead, ensuring that my energy is focused on impactful execution.
In 2025, my major initiatives will center on the following:
Reviving My Curriculum
With the support of partners like Empowerment Academy and Northwest Wellness Project, I’m bringing my youth program back to the community. This curriculum has been refined to equip young people with tools for growth and leadership, and I can’t wait to see its impact in action again.Building a Volunteer Network
A thriving community needs people willing to step in where there are gaps. I’m committed to building a network of dedicated volunteers who can strengthen and expand the reach of community services.Comprehensive Canvassing and Opportunity Analysis
I’ll be focusing on the North Avenue corridor, Harlem Park, and Park Heights, conducting thorough canvassing to better understand challenges, identify opportunities, and collaborate on solutions tailored to these neighborhoods.Advocacy and Education for Stewardship
I’ll continue advocating for good stewardship of land and business, helping residents and organizations maximize the potential of their resources while fostering long-term growth.Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship drives innovation and community resilience. I’m committed to helping local entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life, providing guidance, support, and connections to help them succeed.
These goals represent not only the culmination of what I’ve learned this year but also the next step forward in building something greater for our city.
If you’re interested in participating or learning more about how I’m approaching these goals, I’d love to hear from you. Collaboration is at the heart of everything I do, and together, we can create real and lasting change.
Let’s make the year ahead even more impactful. Thank you, as always, for your belief in this vision.
With gratitude,
Calvin Croxton
Where are we now ?
Letter to the Community: Setting the Record Straight, Reclaiming the Narrative
As I continue this journey—one rooted in growth, service, and transformation—I feel the need to pause, reset, and speak directly to the community. This moment is less about programming and more about clarity. Before we push forward, some things need to be said, sorted, and separated.
There are a few goals front and center for me right now:
First, to begin a process of narrative clarification. A piece I call The Middleman Complex is on the way—an article that lays the groundwork for a deeper conversation around narrative warfare, the chess games that are often played behind the scenes, and the importance of reclaiming credibility and truth.
Second, to make space for separation—between fans, supporters, critics, and those simply caught up in the drama or narrative without full awareness of the facts or context. Third, To Creative space for those that see and understand the vision. To connect and support true areas of need
It’s no secret that a small, vocal minority can sometimes distort the view. When too much energy is spent responding to negativity, it can unintentionally dim the light for those who are here to build, support, and grow. I’m learning to find the balance between defending truth and preserving peace—and to know when addressing the noise can serve a purpose, and when it becomes a distraction.
So please allow me this brief detour from the regularly scheduled programming. This moment is about establishing clarity—about myself, my intentions, my challenges, and my continued commitment to this work and community. I’ll be naming some of the ways I’ve stumbled, misunderstood, or been misunderstood—not to create more division, but to put truth on the record. I want to offer my own voice before it’s misrepresented by others.
Let me be clear: this is not about throwing anyone under the bus. The reality is, whether knowingly or unknowingly, some people have participated in actions or narratives that misalign with truth. That is hard. It has challenged my trust, and even among friends, made it difficult to feel grounded. For that sense of distance, I offer my apologies. But I also acknowledge that it’s a necessary part of this next step—because if I’m going to walk forward in clarity, it has to be with a foundation that’s honest, even if imperfect.
A foundation for positive outcomes:
Positive awareness + positive speak = positive outcomes
Negative awareness + positive speak = delusion
Positive awareness + negative speak = requires discernment—it could be truth or deceit
Negative awareness + negative speak = most often deceit
Confusion and misplaced trust have found me in the land of delusion; however, I strive to hold on to positivity. Now, as I work to reground myself—whether in past relationships, new connections, or simply my own journey—I am choosing to move with more intention and less illusion.
At this important crossroads for my personal future and public narrative, I know I cannot place too much weight on outside validation or partnership. Doing so risks muddying my purpose, weakening self-agency, and diluting the clarity of what I bring to the table. I have felt firsthand—and I’ve also felt the tension of building without a cohesive team, while facing hard truths about some of the alignments I’ve made in recent years.
This next chapter will walk a fine line: I aim to clarify my value without tearing others down. I will own my loud moments, my mistakes, and my missteps—so that there is at least one record of my truth that people can reference, even when I’m not in the room to speak for myself.
It might ruffle some feathers. I accept that. But I hope that energy can be channeled into constructive challenge and honest conversation.
After that? I’m back to Mr. Positive—pushing forward with new offerings, a refreshed resume, and a clear voice. This journey is about growth, not perfection. And I’m grateful to walk it with those who understand that truth is part of healing, and healing is part of leadership.
Let’s keep building—with clarity, courage, and community at the center.
With respect and resilience,
Calvin Croxton