Fedna Jacquet, Actress, 24 – Imagine, Explore, Communicate – I prepare to stand out against poverty by choosing to do community based theater. Individuals in our society have a way of ignoring the larger world around them. Theater will help provide a mirror for society, which allows the audience to gain sight into the struggles […]
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Day 6 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Jihad Pratt, Youth Developer, 22 – Cultivate, Motivate, Excite – I prepare to stand out in my community by dismantling the myth that individuals that experience or live in poverty are expendable. I will prepare my students to stand out by inspiring them to chase their dreams. Our youth need to know that their potential […]
Day 5 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Jimmelle Melvin, Youth Developer, 34 – Educate, Inspire, Motivate – I plan to inspire my RealTalk ATL youth by focusing on the personal strengths and talents they have within. I will motivate them to set goals centered around those strengths and talents, encourage them to use these assets in a positive manner, and equip them […]
Day 4 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Chris Latson, Youth Developer, 36 – Integrity, Compassion, Dedication – I am preparing to stand out by helping families in poverty connect the dots to wholistic resources. As a Pathway Coach, I work with youth and parents who need access to housing, medical services, education, social services, and employment resources. This month, I referred Ms. Mayers […]
Day 3 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Santita Hooper, Youth Developer, 29 – Mission-driven, Empower, Transformative – As a relatively new Future Foundation family member, I will prepare to stand out each day by exhibiting enthusiasm, dedication, and energy for youth development and community transformation. I will stand out consistently by developing innovative ways to build relationships, collaborate, and teach life and […]
Day 2 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Brandon Woodard, Youth Developer, 34 – Passion, Purpose, Preparation – This year I plan to stand out by igniting others to step out of their comfort zone. I have a passion for exposing young people to unfamiliar surroundings. My purpose in exposing them to these unrecognizable settings is for self-growth and the ability for them […]