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Mission

Busy Body's Inc mentors youth with consistency, structure, and purpose. We provide life coaching, reentry support, and access to vital resources—helping young people build strong foundations, break destructive cycles, and grow into productive citizens, responsible parents, and positive leaders in their communities.

BUSYBODY'S Inc Programs

W.A.R. - Working Against Recidivism

W.A.R. creates a safe, structured environment where youth can openly discuss and process issues such as:

  • Redlining and systemic inequities

  • Structural racism

  • Broken homes and family instability

  • Childhood trauma

  • Emotional regulation and decision-making

  • Identity, accountability, and future planning

 

The goal is not just behavioral correction, but deep transformation-helping youth understand their experiences, reframe their narratives, and build a pathway forward. This initiative is more than mentoring, it’s intervention, advocacy, and restoration.

G.R.O.W.T.H Gardens - Growing, Resilience, Opportunity, Wellness, Tactfulness, and Health

Growth Gardens is a hands-on horticulture and workforce development program

operating inside the Champaign County Juvenile Detention Center and extending into

the community upon youth reentry. Inside the facility, youth cultivate an 80' x 24'

garden space, growing a variety of product while learning the fundamentals of horticulture, food systems, responsibility, and teamwork. The produce grown supplements meals within the facility, reinforcing the value of self-sufficiency and healthy living.

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Key Partnerships

Parkland College

Provides structured horticulture education and classroom instruction inside the facility.

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Sola Gratia Farm

Provides a dedicated garden plot and employment pathway for youth upon release. Participants transition into paid roles, continuing their agricultural training in a real-world setting.

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Prosperity Gardens

Assists with garden development, cultivation support, and mentoring inside the detention center.

Growth Gardens Program
Growth Gardens Program
Triple B - Brain and Body Bootcamp

Triple B is a youth development program focused on building mental resilience, physical strength, and personal discipline among youth in the juvenile detention center. Through guided exercises, real-life discussions, and consistent mentorship, Triple B creates a space where youth can challenge themselves, grow, and begin to reshape their mindset and future outlook.

 

In partnership with military training captain Makiya Thomas, the program provides weekly structured sessions that combine both mental and physical training. These sessions are designed to help participants develop:

  • Mental toughness and emotional control

  • Accountability and self-discipline

  • Physical fitness and healthy habits

  • Confidence and leadership skills

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Grass Roots Generosity

Grass Roots Generosity is a community outreach and youth development initiative designed to teach young people the value of service, humility, responsibility, teamwork, and entrepreneurship through community lawn care assistance.

 

Rather than charging fixed prices for lawn services, participating youth provide grass-cutting and basic lawn maintenance services on a donation-based model. Community members are encouraged to contribute voluntarily based on their ability and appreciation for the service provided. 

 

This approach allows youth participants to:

  • Learn the importance of giving back to the community

  • Develop strong work ethic and leadership skills

  • Gain hands-on experience in teamwork and responsibility

  • Build confidence through positive community engagement

  • Understand financial stewardship and resource management

  • Earn community-supported compensation for their efforts

Grass Roots Generosity
Testimonials

"I am writing to share my heartfelt experience with Marc Levi and the profound impact they have had on my som Kendyll . As a parent, you always hope to find positive role models, but the mentorship we found in Mr. Levi has  exceeded every expectation. 

 

Marc has went above and beyond to work with Kendyll from the first encounter at JDC, his incarceration at Harrisburg as a juvenile and until now has he battles with incarceration at Champaign county Jail. Marc has provided opportunities for Kendyll to see what it’s like on the other side and has not given up on him when he still doesn’t make the proper choices.  Through pray and standing strong we are able to make.

 

Before meeting Marc, Kendyll battled with self-esteem, lack of wanting to attend school, not knowing how important his life really was. Once he had his daughter things changed and Marc was right by his side fusing him the best he knew how. 

 

Kendyll has battled with drug and alcohol abuse from an early age. The only way he claimed he knew how to get through the tough situations he was enduring.  With the help of Marc Kendyll has started to attend his classes and starting to see a small light at the end of that tunnel. Even tough he still hits bumps in the road, Marc has offered a lot for him to stay strong and keep his head help high. Marc has given Kendyll that sense of trust and bond that he has always wanted and needed from a young age! 

Without the support and love Marc gives, I as a parent would have lost everything!"

 

Angela Pitts

Donate Today!

Donations made to BUSYBODYS Inc. directly support the growth and impact of our community programs. Contributions help us purchase equipment and supplies for our Growth Garden Program and our Grassroots Generosity initiative, where youth give back through community service projects.

 

Donations also help provide snacks, books, and educational resources for the youth we serve at the juvenile detention center in Champaign County. Through our Triple B Program, contributions assist with obtaining workout and fitness equipment that promotes health, discipline, and personal development for participating youth.

 

In addition, community support allows us to provide stipends for the young people working at our second Growth Garden site, giving them opportunities to earn income, develop responsibility, and gain hands-on experience in teamwork, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

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