Usher's New Look

Usher's New Look is a non-profit organization founded by the musical performer Usher in 1999, with the help of his mother Jonetta Patton.[1] The organization is aimed at improving the lives of disadvantaged children and adolescents.[2][3]

Usher's New Look
Formation1999
HeadquartersAtlanta, Georgia
Founder
Usher
Key people
Websiteushersnewlook.org

The organization has several offerings and programs that include grade specific programming, peer-to-peer training, and mentorship programs.[4]

Background

Usher founded the Usher's New Look in 1991, with the help of his mother, Jonetta Patton. The foundation was set up in order to reach underserved youth. A then 20 year old Usher and his mother sat in the back of an Atlanta courtrooms, listening to juvenile court hearings. Listening to the stories, together they were inspired from their stories and wanted to give an opportunity to children by giving them a new outlook on life. [5]

References
  1. "Usher's New Look Foundation celebrates 15 years". 11Alive. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  2. "Usher's New Look charity celebrates its Sweet 16". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  3. Shropshire, Terry; Correspondent, National. "Usher, Ludacris, Sugar Ray Leonard at Usher's New Look Foundation Annivesary". Atlanta Daily World. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  4. "Usher's New Look Foundation helps turn students' passions into careers". WLWT. Retrieved 2015-12-13.
  5. https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a13143/usher-new-look-foundation-0412/


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