M. Nikki Thornton, Program Manager – Project R.E.S.T.O.R.E., 42 – Empower, Equip, & Inspire – I prepare to stand out by offering opportunities for second chances. Project R.E.S.T.O.R.E. provides positive creative energy, comprehensive solutions, and guidance, that empowers youth to become productive citizens in their communities. I am devoted to perfecting the system of care […]
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Let The Games Begin! – April 29 & May 1
FF staff and students will attend the Atlanta Hawks playoff game #4 versus the Indiana Pacers Monday, April 29, 2013 at Phillips Arena, and a Atlanta Braves game versus the Washington Nationals on Wednesday, May 1, 2013 at Turner Field.
Day 17 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Leon Williams, Program Manager, ASA, 36 – Patience, Confidence, Decisiveness – I prepare to stand out against poverty by providing physical and nutritional training to children to help them prepare for the challenges they may face in school and in the community. By being mentally and physically healthy, children can have the energy and strength to focus and deal […]
Day 16 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Maria Williams, Director, Atlanta Speed Academy, 37- Initiative, Determination, Execution – In order to take a stand against poverty, we must all take an initiative to reduce poverty by getting involved in our communities. By not creating initiatives, we are leaving the reduction of poverty to chance. This global issue affects everyone and requires well, […]
Day 14 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Brittany N. Gray, Social Worker, 23 – Collaborate, Love, Validate – Professionally, I prepare to stand out against poverty by leading with a spirit of oneness, creating systems within Future Foundation’s infrastructure that better serve our youth and families, and modeling how these systems can combat this global issue, effectively. Community can only be demonstrated […]
Day 13 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Larica Luckett, Youth Developer, 27 – Listen, Patience, Diligence – I will prepare to stand out by first being a listening ear to all my students and understanding their needs versus creating needs for them. I will be patient because change happens gradually; it is not something that can occur over night. Lastly, I will […]