Our History

SUCCESSTEAM founded by Tim Behling, with the purpose of providing a platform of support for community youth en route to accomplishing their dreams and goals.

Organization incorporated as a nonprofit attaining 501(c) 3 status and self-funded by Founder & team members

SUCCESSTEAM launches apparel line including a full lineup of T-shirts, Crewnecks, and LongSleeve Thermals

On March 19, 2016, SUCCESSTEAM hosted its 1st event; fully titled Prospering Young Dreamers: A Networking Event for the New Generation on the campus of Claflin University in the JTK Gymnasium in collaboration with the University’s Junior Class & its President, Xavier Black.

On August 6, 2016; SUCCESSTEAM successfully hosted its 2nd event; fully titled Prospering Young Dreamers Back to School Bookbag Drive hosted at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center with the purpose of providing free backpacks and school supplies to students; grades K-12.

September 16 – October 21, 2016; SUCCESSTEAM host first DREAMS Workshop Series on the campus of the University of South Carolina – Aiken with the intent to assist in the defining of career pathways for college students

SUCCESSTEAM hosts final DREAMS Workshop on the campus of the University of South Carolina – Aiken with Guest Speaker Richard Adams

On February 15, 2017; SUCCESSTEAM its first and only Night of the Arts, fully titled: Prospering Young Dreamers Night of the Arts. The event was held at the University of South Carolina-Aiken as a showcase of local artists and creative talents including singers, painters, beauticians, and dancers; posted a recorded

attendance of 300+

On May 27, 2017; SUCCESSTEAM hosts inaugural Big Brother Program, fully titled Big Brother “A Fellowship of Young Men Looking to Become Real Men” as an 8-hour male development conference at South Aiken High School

On August 12, 2017; SUCCESSTEAM successfully hosted the 2nd Annual Prospering Young Dreamers Back to School Bookbag Drive at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center with the purpose of providing free backpacks and school supplies

to students; grades K-12

September 16 – October 7, 2017; SUCCESSTEAM launched the inaugural College Bound: The College Tours program consisting of campus visits to USCA, Winthrop University, and

Clemson University

On February 10, 2018; SUCCESSTEAM launched the 2nd Annual Big Brother Program at South Aiken High School reintroduced as a 10-month youth mentorship program including community service projects such as Project Pump, Project Grocery, Project Manhood, and Project Golf.

On August 18, 2018; SUCCESSTEAM successfully hosted the 3rd Annual Prospering Young Dreamers Back to School Bookbag Drive at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center with the purpose of providing free backpacks and school supplies

to students; grades K-12

September 28, 2018; SUCCESSTEAM hosted the 2nd College Bound: The College Tours program consisting of campus visits to Francis Marion, Winthrop University, and Charleston Southern University.

SUCCESSTEAM successfully hosts The Enhancement & Exposure Program, an 10-week enrichment series, at Paul Knox Middle School

On May 22, 2019; SUCCESSTEAM awarded its first Academic Scholarship to graduating South Aiken High School senior, Gary Coles

June 28 - 30, 2018; SUCCESSTEAM host the 3rd Annual Big Brother Program at the University of South Carolina - Aiken reintroduced as a 3-day overnight male development conference for

young males ages 13 – 18

On August 10, 2019; SUCCESSTEAM successfully hosted the 4th Annual Prospering Young Dreamers Back to School Bookbag Drive at the Aiken County Career & Technology Center with the purpose of providing free backpacks and school supplies

to students; grades K-12

On November 2, 2019; SUCCESSTEAM hosted its inaugural Black-Tie finale Gala, Night of Champions “A Gala Celebrating Community Efforts & Achievement”

Successteam celebrates 5 Years of Active Existence

Successteam offfcially launches Successteam Youth Council

Successteam Launches the “I Believe in Mentoring” Campaign

March 2020, Successteam purchases 1st 15-Passenger Van in support of College Tours & Educational Initiatives

May 2020, Successteam awards 2nd Academic Scholarship to Augusta Christian High School graduate, Morgan Millhouse

July 2020, Successteam launches inaugural Adopt-A-College Student Initiative

August 2020, Successteam hosts 5th Annual Back to School Bookbag Drive as a Mobile Edition in response to Covid-19

On September 21, 2020; Successteam Awarded 1st Ever Chick-Fil-A of Aiken True Inspiration Award Nomination

November 2020, Successteam Awarded Community Grant by the Community Foundation for the CSRA & Masters PGA Tournament

Successteam hosts Annual College Bound Program

Successteam Awards (2) Academic Scholarships to Morgan Millhouse & Carlita Williams

Successteam hosts the 3^rd annual Big Brother “A Fellowship of Young Men Looking to Become Real Men” Overnight Development Conference

Successteam hosts 6^th Annual Back to School Bookbag Drive @ Aiken Technical College providing 1,000+ Backpacks & School Supplies for Students; Grades K – 12

Successteam hosts 2^nd Annual Night of Champions Gala Awarding Rosemary English, Dr. Jason Holt, Jada Walker, & Kim Morris

Successteam Becomes Inaugural Community Grant Recipient from Umoja Village

Successteam Receives 2^nd Consecutive Community Grant Awarded by Community Foundation for CSRA

Successteam Launches Rebrand including New Logo, Program Titles, and Partnership Options