2026 SESSION
ENROLLED
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 123
Commending Real People Educating Others.
Agreed to by the House of Delegates, February 24, 2026
Agreed to by the Senate, February 26, 2026
WHEREAS, Real People Educating Others, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting youth and families through mentorship, education, service initiatives, and extracurricular engagement, has made a positive and measurable impact on families across the Commonwealth; and
WHEREAS, Real People Educating Others was established in 2008 by community leaders committed to addressing the need for greater youth support, educational access, and family resources; since its founding, the organization has maintained a strong and consistent presence across the Greater Hampton Roads area, building trusted partnerships with schools, families, volunteers, civic organizations, and other community stakeholders; and
WHEREAS, Real People Educating Others empowers young people, particularly those from underserved and socioeconomically challenged communities, by providing access to resources, guidance, and positive role models that promote academic success, leadership development, and long-term stability; and
WHEREAS, guided by its four core pillars of mentorship, education, services, and extracurricular activities, Real People Educating Others has supported young people through youth mentorship programs, basketball and football camps, a number of back-to-school and holiday “Give Back” initiatives, and its Celebrating Success awards ceremony; and
WHEREAS, Real People Educating Others has engaged volunteers, educators, coaches, and other local leaders and cultivated a culture of collective responsibility as it provides hundreds of families each year with essential resources and opportunities, fostering long-term wellness and community connection; and