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Nilijah, SHIELD mentee and standout scholar-athlete, prepares for Nationals in Philadelphia.

Nilijah, SHIELD mentee and standout scholar-athlete, prepares for Nationals in Philadelphia.

Racing Toward Her Future: Help SHIELD Mentee Nilijah Get to Nationals

May 232 min read

The team gathers with smiles and pride as they celebrate their achievements.

The team gathers with smiles and pride as they celebrate their achievements.

EagleTron Delivered an Outstanding Performance at 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition

Mar 253 min read

A Full-Circle Moment: Precious McKoy’s Journey From Humble Beginnings to Empowering Young Leaders to the White House

A Full-Circle Moment: Precious McKoy’s Journey From Humble Beginnings to Empowering Young Leaders to the White House

A Full-Circle Moment: Precious McKoy’s Journey From Humble Beginnings to Empowering Young Leaders to the White House

Oct 12, 20244 min read

Empowering the Next Generation: Our Robotics Team Receives a $10,000 Grant from AAUW

Empowering the Next Generation: Our Robotics Team Receives a $10,000 Grant from AAUW

Empowering the Next Generation: Our Robotics Team Receives a $10,000 Grant from AAUW

Aug 15, 20243 min read

SHIELD Mentor Program Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

SHIELD Mentor Program Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

SHIELD Mentor Program Awarded Nonprofit of the Year by Guilford Nonprofit Consortium

Dec 3, 20232 min read

Enriching Mentorship Experiences in Guilford County: A Day of Collaboration and Inspiration

Nov 1, 20233 min read

Catalyzing Pathways: Youth Mentorship Evolution Beyond the Pandemic Event

Catalyzing Pathways: Youth Mentorship Evolution Beyond the Pandemic Event

Catalyzing Pathways: Youth Mentorship Evolution Beyond the Pandemic Event

Sep 16, 20232 min read

Don't Miss Out on Engaging Community Events this Summer with the SHIELD Mentor Program

Jun 28, 20233 min read

Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Join the SHIELD Youth Leadership Council

Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Join the SHIELD Youth Leadership Council

Unleash Your Leadership Potential: Join the SHIELD Youth Leadership Council

May 30, 20232 min read

SECU Public Fellow from UNCG: Destiny King

SECU Public Fellow from UNCG: Destiny King

SECU Public Fellow from UNCG: Destiny King

Jul 30, 20215 min read

SHIELD is participating in the 27th Annual Volunteer Center of Greensboro Human Race.

SHIELD is participating in the 27th Annual Volunteer Center of Greensboro Human Race.

SHIELD is participating in the 27th Annual Volunteer Center of Greensboro Human Race.

May 24, 20211 min read

Virtual Mentoring Session Update

Virtual Mentoring Session Update

Virtual Mentoring Session Update

Mar 6, 20212 min read

2021 SHIELD Saturday Leadership Academy Launch Recap

2021 SHIELD Saturday Leadership Academy Launch Recap

2021 SHIELD Saturday Leadership Academy Launch Recap

Feb 7, 20213 min read

Celebrating National Mentoring Month

Celebrating National Mentoring Month

Celebrating National Mentoring Month

Jan 4, 20213 min read

Greensboro nonprofit aims to help families remodel rooms for kids to learn virtually

Greensboro nonprofit aims to help families remodel rooms for kids to learn virtually

Greensboro nonprofit aims to help families remodel rooms for kids to learn virtually

Aug 27, 20201 min read

Greensboro nonprofit fundraising to help students with home 'learning spaces'

Greensboro nonprofit fundraising to help students with home 'learning spaces'

Greensboro nonprofit fundraising to help students with home 'learning spaces'

Aug 27, 20201 min read

'It will be fun to see how we can help' | Greensboro mentoring program raising money to remodel remo

'It will be fun to see how we can help' | Greensboro mentoring program raising money to remodel remo

'It will be fun to see how we can help' | Greensboro mentoring program raising money to remodel remo

Aug 27, 20201 min read

Spartan Service Day 2020 took place on Saturday, August 22nd.

Spartan Service Day 2020 took place on Saturday, August 22nd.

Spartan Service Day 2020 took place on Saturday, August 22nd.

Aug 23, 20201 min read

Taskforce Helps Local Non-Profits In Tough Times

Taskforce Helps Local Non-Profits In Tough Times

Taskforce Helps Local Non-Profits In Tough Times

May 26, 20201 min read

The SHIELD Mentor Program receives $8,780 Greensboro Virus Relief Fund Grant

The SHIELD Mentor Program receives $8,780 Greensboro Virus Relief Fund Grant

The SHIELD Mentor Program receives $8,780 Greensboro Virus Relief Fund Grant

May 26, 20202 min read

Session 6: Aligning Behavior Recap

Session 6: Aligning Behavior Recap

Session 6: Aligning Behavior Recap

Mar 12, 20201 min read

Session 5: Goal Setting Recap

Session 5: Goal Setting Recap

Session 5: Goal Setting Recap

Mar 6, 20202 min read

Session 4: Envision Your Future Recap

Session 4: Envision Your Future Recap

Session 4: Envision Your Future Recap

Feb 23, 20203 min read

Session 3: Relationship Building Recap

Session 3: Relationship Building Recap

Session 3: Relationship Building Recap

Feb 16, 20202 min read

Nilijah, SHIELD mentee and standout scholar-athlete, prepares for Nationals in Philadelphia.

Nilijah, SHIELD mentee and standout scholar-athlete, prepares for Nationals in Philadelphia.

Racing Toward Her Future: Help SHIELD Mentee Nilijah Get to Nationals

Today, we’re honored to share the story of Nilijah, one of our exceptional mentees whose journey reflects everything our mission stands for—leadership, academic excellence, and overcoming adversity.

Precious McKoy, Founder/Executive Director

May 232 min read

The team gathers with smiles and pride as they celebrate their achievements.

The team gathers with smiles and pride as they celebrate their achievements.

EagleTron Delivered an Outstanding Performance at 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition

EagleTron, FRC Team 9559, powered by the SHIELD Mentor Program, made waves at the 2025 FIRST Robotics Competition—earning the Judges’ Award

Precious McKoy, Founder/Executive Director

Mar 253 min read

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