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By Arthia Nixon
Nationwide —
When 16-year-old Miguel
Coppedge invited his
social media followers
to help him raise $2000
to create his I Care Comfort Bags
to donate to children within the DC
Child and Family Services Agency,
he only received two donations of
less than $200.
Instead of giving up on the project,
the Washington, D.C. teen used the
money he had saved from selling
his Krulle hair care products for men
and boys and books he wrote at age
10, and was able to deliver 100 bags
to the children before the holidays.
Miguel says he will never regret
using his profits or birthday money
to support his I Care Comfort
Foundation that helps children in
the foster care system. In fact,
in 2021, he was recognized by
Baskin-Robbins Joy in Childhood
Foundation for his efforts and given
a $5,000 donation to the charity of
his choice, the St. Ann’s Center for
Children where he resided as a baby
before being adopted.
Miguel Coppedge with I Care Comfort Bags.
Teen Author and Entrepreneur
To Children’s Home He Was Adopted From
“I am so proud of
Miguel,” says his mother
Yolanda Coppedge. “He
used his own money to
purchase what he
needed to make over 100
bags. I am truly blessed
to have him as my son
and watch him grow and
excel in various areas.”
Yolanda is quick to show photos or
videos of her ‘Mogul Miguel’ vending,
autographing books, taking part in
various activities, learning about
his Trinidadian heritage, supporting
other youth entrepreneurs and
filmmakers and even has clippings
of him as an elementary school
student coloring with President
Barack Obama.
Miguel Coppedge with mom Yolanda.
COASTAL TODAY MAGAZINE 35