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Omar Green is a Jacksonville native who has a passion for reaching young people with his
unique story of tragedy and triumph. He graduated from Fletcher High School and has always
dreamed of giving back to the city and community he loves.
Omar’s life took an unexpected turn when he became a teenage father. At just fifteen years old,
Omar was faced with the daunting task of raising two children while still trying to navigate his
teenage life. The responsibility was overwhelming, and he often felt like he was in over his
head. But while attending Alabama State University on a track & field scholarship, he decided to
forgo his dreams to come home and help raise his children, because in his family that was the
right and honorable thing to do. His parents have been married for over 42 years and he is the
youngest of their three children. His circle provided an anchor of stability that ultimately was the
launching pad for him to overcome the statistics of teenage parents.
In spite of the challenges he faced, Omar was determined to be a good father and provide for
his children. As he watched them grow and thrive, he found the strength to persevere. He
worked long hours at multiple jobs between 2003 and 2014 including stints with Bank of
America and as the general manager of a UHaul
Between 2015 to 2018, Omar created a successful exterior cleaning service in Atlanta, hired
five employees and grossed over $150,000 min annual sales. He simultaneously worked as a
FedEx driver as he was getting his company off the ground.
Tragedy struck when in 2018 his wife and mother of four of his seven children passed away
from cancer. He moved back to Jacksonville to be closer to his family support system. The loss
was devastating, and Omar was left heartbroken and unsure of how to move forward. He
experienced prolonged bouts with depression, but was able to collect the pieces and move
forward, because according to him, his kids deserved the best version of himself.
Despite the unimaginable pain, and despite the thought of letting his grief consume him, Omar
channeled his energy into helping others. He dedicated his life to assisting his community and
the children in his sphere of influence. He began searching for work that was more about his
passion and purpose in life. Omar started out working security for two years with Duval County
Public schools. After two short years he was hired as a case manager with Communities in
Schools and managed a caseload of 120 kids annually. In this role he provided counseling,
home visits, enrichment programs, group mentoring and referral services.
He loved being involved in his hometown community and working with young people who were
facing similar struggles to his own childhood and teenage years. He shared his story with them,
offering hope and encouragement to those who needed it most.
He also began coaching Middle School track, football, basketball and swimming, as well as High
School track and field. While doing this work, he saw a void in the sport he loved most, which
was travel track and field. There had never been a youth track team representing the Tril-city
area of Jacksonville. This led him to start his own non-profit 501c3 organization, CUCO Track

Club in 2019. In four short years the club has grown from 2 kids to 70 involved in the program.
He has worked tirelessly to build his organization, often sacrificing his own time and resources
to make a difference in the lives of others.
The CEM Foundation spent time watching Omar and his leadership style and his character on
display, as well as the cohesion between him, the children, and their parents. After nearly 18
months of watching from a distance, an offer was extended to Omar to become involved in
overseeing youth sport operations.
Today, Omar is a respected leader in his community, admired for his dedication to helping
others and his unwavering commitment to making the world a better place one child at a time.
Despite the hardships he has faced, he remains optimistic and hopeful, serving as a role model
for young people everywhere.