Yesterday was the last day for our summer
program, "Teens Initiating Change". Everyone hugged and got
emotional with their goodbye's. We never thought that a simple "summer
program" could end up meaning so much to so many. We were told by several
of the teens that they did not want to be in the program in the
beginning. Now these same teens say the program "Teens Initiating
Change", has made them feel at home, and that they never thought people
who they have only known for a few months could leave such an impression on
them.
This group of teens opened up and were more than willing to try new things in front of an
amazingly supportive, and welcoming audience. The audience who I'm speaking of
included the Chief of Police; Kevin Roberts, the Solicitor General; Tasha
Mosley, and the District Attorney; Tracy Lawson-Graham. In our final meeting
with the individuals named above, each participant, all of whom had never done
any type of public speaking, spoke of their experience, and made the request to
please continue the program for future summers.
amazingly supportive, and welcoming audience. The audience who I'm speaking of
included the Chief of Police; Kevin Roberts, the Solicitor General; Tasha
Mosley, and the District Attorney; Tracy Lawson-Graham. In our final meeting
with the individuals named above, each participant, all of whom had never done
any type of public speaking, spoke of their experience, and made the request to
please continue the program for future summers.
In conclusion, it did our hearts well to hear several of the parents tell us that
we were a big part of boosting their children's self confidence.
we were a big part of boosting their children's self confidence.
Thank you
for keeping up with our posted updates. Until next summer, stay tuned for
future events.
for keeping up with our posted updates. Until next summer, stay tuned for
future events.
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