Ashe Core Youth Empowerment Foundation 2026
ASHE CORE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION
Inspiring Change Through Knowledge and Action.
We are a service-delivery foundation, not a grantmaking foundation.
Our Mission
Ashe Core empowers youth ages 12–24 by providing structured engagement, workforce readiness training, and pathways to economic mobility. Through tiered programming that combines mentorship, education, and career exposure, we prepare young people to succeed in school, the workforce, and their communities while fostering leadership, confidence, and self-determination.
Our Focus Areas
Ashe Core concentrates on three core areas to create measurable impact for youth:
1.Youth Engagement & Mentorship – Providing structured programs and supportive mentorship to foster leadership, confidence, and accountability.
2. Workforce Readiness & Education – Equipping youth with skills, career exposure, and training to prepare them for meaningful employment and entrepreneurship.
3. Community & Economic Empowerment – Building pathways that connect youth to opportunities, partnerships, and resources that support long-term growth and stability.
Our Purpose
Our purpose is to strengthen youth, families and communities by creating pathways to opportunities, leadership, and posture growth. We exist to bridge gaps between young people and the resources, guidance, and support systems they need to thrive. We believe when youth are given access through mentorship, skill building, postive community engagement, entire neighborhoods benefit. Our work focuses on helping young people develop confidence, accountability, and direction- while supporting families and community partners who are committed to long term solutions. Every program we offer is designed to inspire hope, encourage responsibility, and promote lasting impact.
Who We Are
Meet our Board and Community Advisors
Troy Rogers
Community Impact Advocate & Advisor
Troy Rogers is a respected humanitarian, mentor, and community leader with a B.A., B.S., M.A., and M.S. in Criminal Justice and Corrections. Since 2016, he has served as the Leadership & Public Safety Coordinator for the City of Chattanooga. He is the founder of ReentryPlaybook.com, a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., and a key advocate for reentry and youth advancement.
Courtney Myers
Treasurer & Chief Fiscal Officer
Mr. Myers oversees all financial stewardship, fiscal accountability, and strategic budgeting for ASHE CORE Youth Empowerment Foundation Inc.
Jillian McCain
Vice President & Custodian of Contributions
Jillian McCain holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and currently supports national defense readiness with the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Product Support (DASD)(PS) at the Pentagon. She is also affiliated with Echo Five Group (echofivegroup.com). Jillian ensures responsible management of contributions, compliance with donor requirements, and strategic oversight of ASHE CORE’s resource development.
LeBron Clay
Founder & Executive Director
LeBron Clay is the visionary founder of ASHE CORE Youth Empowerment Foundation Inc., committed to empowering youth through financial literacy, entrepreneurship, reentry support, leadership development, and life-skill training. His personal journey and community advocacy drive the foundation’s mission, partnerships, and long-term impact across Chattanooga.
Empowering Youth For Better Futures
Our vision is to create a generation of financially and digitally literate, career ready, and self sufficient young leaders in Chattanooga who are equipped to thrive beyond graduation and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Our initiative aligns with Chattanooga’s goal for community empowerment, academic engagement and workforce readiness. Our mission is to empower youth and young adults with financial and digital knowledge, entrepreneurial skills,and career education that builds confidence, independence, and lifelong success. We are seeking to collaborate with local partners to bring transformative youth development programs directly to students. (Photo above: Ashe Core Youth Empowerment Founder LeBron Clay connecting with community leaders in Chattanooga.)
2025 Ashe Core Youth Empowerment donated over $66k to youth in Chattanooga. Thank you to all our community and Mentors!
Our Impact | 2025 at a Glance
🧮 IMPACT NUMBERS FOR 2025
2025 Impact:
Athletic equipment distributed across multiple youth engagement settings
Community volunteers activated in support of youth programming
Workforce pipeline model structured and launched
Youth Mentorship & Leadership Development
We provide mentorship rooted in accountability, character, and real-world guidance. Youth receive support from mentors with lived experience who emphasize discipline, decision-making, and long-term thinking.
Community-Led Mentorship
Volunteers and mentors support youth through one-on-one conversations, group discussions, and real-life exposure to positive work and life pathways.
Workforce & Life Exposure
Youth are introduced to employment environments, responsibility, and professional expectations through job exposure, community engagement, and guided experiences.