Jarvis Johnson resides in Houston, Texas where he is the husband of Charlene Johnson and father of two beautiful children Nalyah and Jarvis II. Mr. Johnson received his formal education at Durham Elementary, Clifton Middle and the Chinquapin School. Upon graduating from high school he enrolled at Texas Southern University where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Communications. While attending Texas Southern University at the age of 22, Jarvis was called upon to carry on the vision of the late Rev. Robert L. Handy, the founder of Phoenix Outreach Youth Center (POYC). This young man courageously accepted the responsibility as Executive Director and has been a positive inspiration in the lives of many young people.
Jarvis works tirelessly to improve the life, education and community of Fifth Ward. He has planned and executed several projects such as: Christmas Comes to Fifth Ward, the Annual Senior Citizen Thanksgiving Dinner and School Supplies and Uniform Drive.
Mr. Johnson began his community involvement with youth through his position as Executive Director of the Phoenix Outreach Youth Center and Program Coordinator for D.A.R.E. + P.L.U.S. at varies satellite sites in Houston, Texas. He has combined educational preparation with community empowerment to improve the academic performance and school supported behaviors of students. Mr. Johnson has worked as a Social Skills and Recreation Coordinator, a certified AIDS counselor, a youth counselor and has been a MH-MRA Residential Specialist.
He has received many awards since he has embarked on the challenge of developing and molding young minds into becoming great people. Some of these awards are the Distinction Award (National Association of Black Social Workers), Unsung Hero Award (Americorps), Visionary Award (Black United Fund of Texas), Student of the Year Award (Texas Southern University), Young Administrator of the Year Award (National Association of Black Public Administrators), Distinguished Service Award (National Council of Negro Women Houston Chapter), Citizen of the Year 1996-1997 (Omega Psi Phi Omega Theta Chapter) and Do Something Brick Award 2000, A Salute to Men of the Millennium 2001 (Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority - Rho Omicron Omega Chapter), and Houston Business Professional Men's Organization Award 2002 and Conference of Minority Transportation Official Award 2002.
Mr. Johnson continues to help work toward improving his community by his many efforts and volunteer spirit. He is currently volunteering his leadership to Inner City Action Network, serving as Chairperson; Shepherd Park Terrance Civic Club, serving as correspondent secretary; The Chinquapin School, serving as board member; Make Ready, Inc., serving as board member; and the Volunteers in Public School (VIPS) serving on the advisory board.
Jarvis's goal is to empower our young people through education and community service so that they may prosper and be the shinning stars of our society. He believes in Proverbs 22:6 - TRAIN A CHILD IN THE WAY HE SHOULD GO, AND WHEN HE IS OLD HE WILL NOT TURN FROM IT.
