Success Stories
With the program Grind Out, we produce virtue student athletes, college graduates, military members and more. These Success Stories represent the impact this program has on the local community of teens. Grind Out and the Jackson Teen Center strives to show participants in the programs that they can be more than they ever thought they could be. Showing them their purpose, and helping to get them started on that journey is the main goal. The youth are our future, and we need them to be leaders in today's world. These stories are meant to be an inspiration towards other youth in the community and show them what you can achieve in life, just like these fellow participants in the Grind Out program.
Athletes
Gregory "GG" Jackson
Graduated from Ridge View High School. After playing basketball for USC, Jackson was selected by the Memphis Grizzlies, with the 45th overall pick. In the second round of the 2023 NBA draft #45.
Joyce Edwards
Graduated high school with a 5.7 GPA. She played Soccer, Volleyball, & Basketball. She volunteered at the Jackson Teen Center, as a Tutor for the youth. She is now currently, in her Freshman year at South Carolina University, as a D1 Athlete.
College Graduates
Military Enlistments
Success Rate
The Jackson Teen Center is proud to have a 90% success rate in sending teens off from the program to bright futures in Sports, Military, College Graduates and Careers.