Our Mission & Vision
- To empower youth in Norfolk build the independent, resilient character they will need to earn success and enjoy happy, fulfilling lives as adults.
- Cut the poverty rate in Norfolk by one-half within one generation.
I love challenges, I love learning new things, and I believe in the power of effort. I can learn from setbacks and gain strength from failures with the belief that I will improve with effort to achieve my highest potential.
Setbacks in life are not the result of something inherently or permanently wrong with me but actually learning opportunities enabling me to build upon strengths through renewed effort.
I will set my personal expectations high and overcome my fears and selfdoubts through purposeful effort to achieve my full potential.
I am not a passive victim of circumstances. I believe that I can change my life and my world for the better. In fact, I am the only person in control of my direction in life.
I will exhibit passion and perseverance in the pursuit of my long-term goals through the daily discipline of deliberate practice, with the gritty determination not to give up when the going gets tough.
I will display strengths of the head, gut and heart necessary to never compromise my integrity while always considering the needs of others.
How do the three steps of the Success Sequence give young people the best chance of achieving success?
Founder and Chairman, Board of Directors, Next Step to Success
Chief Executive Officer
VP of Operations
The program has been absolutely wonderful! It takes my grandson's time up in the afternoon instead of being on the computer, and I love that. This has been such a rewarding experience for him.
My grandson just turned 13 and is finally in the program. My granddaughter was in the program before him and is now at VCU. She was incredibly shy, but while in the program all she could talk about was Mr. Muhanmna and all the friends she made.
You've helped my daughter grow and develop. My son was also a participant in the program, he's now in college! Next Step to Success has helped me raise these kids.
These coaches are invaluable to our family. It means a lot to me how patient you are with my child.
I picked up the phone on a Friday, saying I don't know what I'm going to do with my child on Monday. They said 'I got you', and its been that way ever since.
My husband and I are very thankful for this program. Elijah used to be a shy kid and is now coming out of his shell. If I have any problems, I call Mr. Muhanma, I have him on speed dial!