Mission Statement
HDEYM embraces and focuses on youth development through a variety of outlets including many forms of art, technology, music and sports.
We work closely with non-profit programs and local organizations to better connect the surrounding communities.
Our Approach
Infuse your life with action. Don’t wait for it to happen. Make it happen. Make your own future. Be your own hope. Be your own love. And whatever your beliefs, honor your creator, not by passively waiting for grace to come down from upon high, but by doing what you can to make grace happen… yourself, right now, right down here on Earth.
Bradley Whitford
Eydie Matteos founded HDEYM as a way to give back to the community and capitalize on services provided by it’s parent organization Hail Digital. Community service has been a passion of Eydie’s since she was a child. She was taught at an early age that what you put into life is what you get out of it. HDEYM takes pride in being an organization that turns profit into an outlet that can help young people succeed. We are always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone in need; that is the foundation this Youth Movement is built on. We thrive on continuing to serve the community by working with local non-profit organizations, small business owners and charities.
Eydie Matteos
CEO/President
Eydie triple dips as she is the President of the Youth Movement (HDEYM), the VP of Operations and Sr. Events Director of Hail Digital Entertainment. Her true passion is serving the community and providing kids with fun and explorative outlets. She enjoys working with children so much she volunteers as a head coach of the Fairhaven Pop Warner Cheer Program and as an active member of VEN*C and Our Children, Our Future Inc, both local non-profit organizations. Eydie is excited to continue to grow HDEYM and prove that just one person’s dream can make a difference. She wants each and every child she contacts to feel the same way and exuberate confidence as she does. Eydie is currently finishing up her B.S. in Liberal Arts at SNHU and is considering an MS in Database Management.
Aaron Matteos
Vice President
Aaron has always loved working with kids. He has 10 years experience coaching Pop Warner Football for both the New Bedford Bears and Fairhaven Blue Devils. He loves youth sports and is an active member in the youth sports community. Aaron has also served as a board member and as the athletic director for FAYA. He has spent plenty of time in the studio with kids as he loves to motivate and cultivate youthful artistic ability. Aaron earned dual Masters Degrees; MBA and MS in Innovation & Strategy from Salve Regina University. In addition to running Hail Digital and making significant contributions to HDEYM, he is exploring several other business ventures and entertaining a PhD program as well.
Party Planning
Kids Birthday Party’s are our specialty! We provide everything from DJ’s to a variety of youth entertainment including clowns and magicians. Looking to save money? Be sure to check out our DIY party ideas!
Connecting The Community
We connect you to the right non-profit organizations and local businesses. Looking to find activities and/or sports for your kids, look no further! Need customized cakes and/or party favors we got you covered!
Events
We host events for kids at little to no cost and make sure the kids can connect and have good clean fun. We also host comedy shows, talent shows, kids parties, youth theatre productions and more!
State of the Art Media Center
(Coming Soon)
Music Lessons
We can teach your child how to record and produce music or even play a musical instrument. Want to learn how to DJ? No problem we can do that to! We also have a cool beat station to teach kids how to make instrumentals.
DIGITAL MEDIA
Photography, Youtubing, Graphic Designing, and Video editing take place in Digital Media classes. Your child will also learn about purchasing domain names, web hosting and how to build a website using WordPress.
Entrepreyouther
The business classes will teach a child how to use Microsoft Office Systems, compose professional emails and use proper netiquette. Introduction to business will have your child leave with a new skill set and an entrepreneurial spirit!
Artistic Services
Artistic Services provide a way for your child to express themselves artistically through a variety of outlets including; music making, theatre & drama, playing instruments, contemporary dance, hip-hop dance and more! We have arts and crafts, photography, singing/rapping, poem development, audio booking, improvisation & stand up comedy routine development, spoken word, song and music composition as well!
Media Center Activities
The Youth Movement Media Center is about connecting kids and giving them freedom to express themselves through technology. We can introduce your child to several aspects of technological creation including learning to build a website, learning to record and produce music, blogging, instrumental making, Disk Jockeying, Graphics Design, YouTubing and video editing. Included are basic business fundamentals and using Microsoft Office Systems classes for children. We even have a Math tutor available! All comes with one on one instruction in a State of the Art Media Center.