Dedication To Community

“I’m just a guy from Yonkers, New York.

My single mother raised my brother and me against all odds.

In poverty.

During the crack epidemic.

The blessing of being in a position to help our next generation of leaders is sometimes quite overwhelming because I’m not supposed to be here.

I am so thankful for this life.

GOD is great!” -

This room held conversations that mattered.
Ideas that challenged us.
Leaders committed to real change.

That was the 2nd Annual National Community Trust Symposium 2025.

And we’re building on it.

If you care about leadership, community, and impact this is where you need to be.

Register now for this year’s Symposium.

https://www.dedicationtocommunity.org/symposium-2026

It was an honor for the Dedication To Community team to present at the North Carolina Driver Education Advisory Committee (DEAC) meeting yesterday. Our founder, M. Quentin Williams, was joined by Eddie Alford, Jeff Fletcher, and Darius Williams to share updates on our state law enforcement traffic stop safety initiative.

Supported by the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program, this initiative is a cornerstone of our safety to build trust and safety on the road. North Carolina continues to lead the nation in driver education, we are proud to help shape policies that save lives.

A big thank you to Dr. Cheryl Leonard, Karl Logan, and the entire DEAC community for their partnership and commitment to community safety. Together, we are making an impact that resonates nationwide. 🤝✨

NCSafety

There is nothing quite like the feeling of preparing for the 3rd annual National Community Trust Symposium. Our hearts are so full seeing this vision come to life for 2026. We’re grateful for the chance to serve, connect, and watch our community grow. 🌿

Registration is now OPEN! We can’t wait to see you there and witness the incredible things that happen when we lead with intention. 🤍

Justice and safety are the foundations of a thriving community. ⚖️

We had an incredible time at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church for a vital discussion on public safety and justice. A huge thank you to Rep. Carolyn Logan for the invitation to join the ‘Judge & Attorney’ panel.

It is conversations like these.. Bring together law enforcement, legal experts, and community leaders - that pave the way for real progress.

We’re back and bigger than ever! 🚀

The wait is over and registration for the 2026 Community Trust Symposium is LIVE. We’re gathering the best minds to discuss what 21st- century engagement looks like in practice.

Be apart of the progress. Secure your spot today!

🔗Link in bio to register. 🔗

Let’s work together to make our roads safer and our interactions more respectful. 🤝🚦

Join us on Thursday, May 14 for a “Traffic Stop Safety” educational event at Steele Creek library! Whether you’re a teen driver or just starting out or an adult who’s been behind the wheel for years, this program offers practical real-world guidance on how to navigate traffic stops with confidence. 🏎️🚓

LED by D2C in partnership with the NC Governor’s Highway Safety Program and the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, we’re bringing together trained instructors and local law enforcement to help reduce misunderstanding and build mutual respect. 🤝

📍WHERE: Steele Creek Library (13620 Steele Creek Rd.)

🗓️ WHEN: Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM

🔗 REGISTER: Scan OR on the flyer!

🚨Registration is required🚨

-See you there! 🚗💨

Justice isn’t a destination, it’s a practice. At the University of Mount Saint Vincent, we aren’t just practicing; we’re pioneering.⚖️✨

When D2C and the University of Mount Saint Vincent joined forces to launch the D2C Justice Institute, we knew we needed more than just a mission statement. We needed strategy that reflects complexity of the world that we live in.

Our mission is clear! To cultivate systems and leaders by advancing justice through education, strategy, and action. But how do we actually do that?🤨 We do it by leaning into our 5 Justice Pillars… the foundation of everything we build here in the Bronx 🏙️ and beyond. 💫

📍 Social Justice: Focuses one equity, dignity, and access

📍Economic Justice: Emphasizes mobility, workforce, and opportunity

📍 Criminal Justice: Addresses accountability, reform, and trust

📍 Restorative Justice: Centers healing, repair, and reconciliation

📍Procedural Justice: Strengthens institutional trust, fairness, and legitimacy

We aren’t just teaching these concepts in a classroom; we are applying them to the streets, the precinct, and the boardroom.

We want to know what areas you are most passionate about!💬

Which of our 5 Pillars do you think is most urgent for our community to address right now? Tell us why in the comments. Let’s start the dialogue below! 👇

Together, we aren’t just hoping for change, we are educating the leaders who will create it. 🙌