Power Promise Organization to host third annual “I have the power” Teen Summit May 17-18 at Evans High School in Orlando

SANFORD, Fla. -- The Power Promise Organization in Sanford will host the third annual “I have the Power” Teen Summit Friday and Saturday, May 17 and 18 at Evans High School in Orlando. Ursula James, vice president and program director of the Power Promise Organization, said the event is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. “The third annual “I have the Power” Teen Summit brings young people from all across the community to stand up and fight back against social and economic deprivation, crime and gang violence in the community,” James explained. The Teen Summit is a collaborative effort that includes the Florida Dept. of Juvenile Justice, Evans High School, the Greater Orlando Cares Mentoring Group and a host of community based organizations throughout Orange County. James said she expects to host hundreds of children and families, along with a wide range of vendors from the public and private sectors, youth groups from throughout Central Florida have been invited. “We are bringing together families and community groups to educate and unite the community we live in,” she said. The Power Promise Organization was established in 2008 to serve schools, equip parents, impact students and inspire women to help Central Florida communities achieve a brighter future. Power Promise is a member of the UCF Business Incubation Program in Sanford.