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 […]
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Alexandria Cares Unit – Setting An Example: Day 12 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
In the tradition of an old-fashioned barn raising, more than a dozen City of College Park employees and residents came out after work and over the weekend to volunteer and support the Alexandria Cares Unit (ACU) leadership team’s kick-off for the “Walk a Mile in My Shoes” Campaign. The campaign was born out of a […]
Crazy 4 College & Careers – April 27th
College 4 Careers will attend a College Readiness and Career Pathway Summit through Usher’s New Look Foundation held at Morehouse College. The students will learn about strategic methods in applying to colleges and universities – led by admissions counselors, become acquainted with 21st Century skills identified as indicators for success and business leaders and institutions […]
Young Professionals of NY: Day 10 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
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 […]
Day 9 of 24 Days of Preparing To Stand Out Against Poverty
Adrian Williams, Financial Analyst, 24 – Innovate, Disrupt, Deliver – I prepare to stand out against poverty by helping formerly homeless men regain their footing and become self-sufficient through tutoring. There are so many talented people who deserve a second chance, or a chance at all, but are deprived of that opportunity for whatever reason. […]
RHLC Parents Roundtable – April 24th
The Reef House Learning Center will host a Parents Roundtable. The topic of this roundtable is Summer Camp programming ideas and staff will discuss upcoming family events, student grades, and student behaviors. There will also be a discussion about parental support and in what ways our staff can meet youth and parent needs more effectively […]
