A Day of Hope: Motorola Solutions Volunteers Transform Alexander Youth Network's Campus
Key Highlights
- ➤Motorola Solutions volunteers completed ten campus improvement projects at Alexander Youth Network
- ➤Alexander Youth Network serves more than 9,000 children and families across North Carolina annually
- ➤Motorola Solutions Foundation donated over $100 million over the past decade
- ➤Foundation allocated $2.6 million to employee volunteerism and giving initiatives
Expert Statements
John Zidar, Senior vice president of North America Government, Motorola Solutions, and executive director of the Galvin Masters program
“The Galvin Masters are committed to advancing Motorola Solutions' legacy of community support, and this year, we're honored to help Alexander Youth Network bring more hope and healing to children and families across North Carolina.”
Brennon Graham, CEO of Alexander Youth Network
“Our kids come to us during some of the hardest moments of their lives, but they're still kids who need space to play, create and just be kids. Play and creative expression are an important part of how we help children heal. These volunteers are coming together to help make our campus a better place for them. They're showing our kids that they matter, and that makes a difference.”
Wesley Barden Touhy, Executive director of the Motorola Solutions Foundation
“Alexander Youth Network is creating safe, supportive spaces where children can heal and thrive. We're proud to support their work to uplift children and families while strengthening the communities where our employees live and work.”
NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESS Newswire / October 14, 2026 / On Alexander Youth Network's campus in Charlotte, North Carolina, the basketball court is rarely quiet. Kids shoot free throws and celebrate swishing the shot they've practiced all week. Down the path, the pool provides another way for children to play, exercise and unwind.
The non-profit organization serves more than 9,000 children and families across North Carolina each year through mental and behavioral health treatment programs. Its Charlotte campus houses the residential treatment facility where children live while receiving care. On the campus, swimming, sports and creative expression are woven into daily routines and the care the children receive.
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