Meet Carter

Carter is a 13 year old kid from Vallejo, Ca. He is an honor roll student-athlete, a school leader and the founder of Carter’s World Youth Organization. But what makes Carter who he is goes deeper than any title or achievement.

His Story

Carter’s roots are in Oakland, Ca where his family is from. Before he was even old enough to fully understand, he had already experienced a loss that most adults never face - losing his father at age 3 to gun violence, then his aunt shortly after to the same thing. The young man who took his father’s life was only 15 years old- a painful reminder that when youth don’t have the support they need, entire families can be changed forever.

But here’s what you really need to know about Carter: if you met him, you would never know any of this. Not because he’s hiding it - but simply because he doesn’t let it define him. He has never used his past as an excuse, never leaned into it for sympathy, and never allowed it to become a weight that holds him back.

His mom moved to Vallejo, where he found community and a strong support system - including his stepfather who has been a consistent and meaningful presence throughout his life. With this foundation behind him, Carter has simply focused on growing, leading, competing, giving back and just being a kid.

The Kid He Is

Carter started running track at age six and went on to play football not long after. When he got to middle school he picked up basketball. Throughout middle school he has maintained a 4.0 GPA and first honors every year, all while competing in sports, taking leadership roles in school, and giving back to the community. This fall, Carter begins his freshman year at a prestigious college preparatory high school in the area.

What Carter Represents

Carter is living proof that where a child comes from does not have to determine where they are going. With the right support, the right people in their corner, the right choices, and a community that believes in them - any child can excel. That is the heart of everything Carter's World Youth Organization does. And its not just a theory - it’s Carter’s World.