
ASHE CORE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FOUNDATION INC ✨️
Inspiring Change Through Knowledge and Action.
We are a service-delivery foundation, not a grantmaking foundation.

We are a service-delivery foundation, not a grantmaking foundation.
Our mission is to educate and empower youth and young adults through financial literacy, leadership development, and community engagement—helping them build confidence, create opportunities, and achieve lifelong stability.
Your generous donations help us provide Youth Mentorship & Empowerment support for our financial literacy programs, leadership workshops, group mentoring, community engaged entrepreneurship training, resource financial educational materials for outreach community events and schools for engagement.

Troy Rogers
Treasurer & Chief Fiscal Officer
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 o
Troy Rogers
Treasurer & Chief Fiscal Officer
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. Troy 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.
Eduardo Martinez
Secretary & Community Engagement Specialist
Eduardo Martinez is a dedicated community engagement professional with strong ties to faith-based service. As an active member of Brothers in Christ, he works to strengthen families, provide mentorship, and support underserved communities. Eduardo maintains board records and communication while leading ASHE CORE’s outreach, partnerships, and community involvement throughout Chattanooga.
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.





















We thank our UTC students for coming to our weekly digital literacy and financial literacy classes at our local library.
Hear how Ashe Core financial literacy has helped this local college student.
We provide wraparound support including meals, tech access, financial education, digital literacy and entrepreneurship training. Our local food partners models small businesses while stabilizing meal security for students.
Every student gets:
Free Chromebook ( after 15hr participation)
Digital Literacy Training
Financial Education & Entrepreneurship Training
Free Meal each day from local food partners
Community & Business Building Skills
Leadership Development
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
Trusted by leader, humanitarian, mentor, city of Chattanooga public safety coordinator and reentryplaybook.com creator Troy Rogers speaks on the importance of our programs.
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