City Year

“The vocabulary used at City Year was self-aware, demonstrating qualities of positivity and growth. It wasn't weaknesses it was "grows," it wasn't things you were good at it was "strengths." These words produced a powerful team that I worked with to bring that same positive attitude to students in the inner-cities. The relationships that I had with them were genuine, and as I taught them about life, goals, etc., they taught me to be patient and understanding. Also, City Year gave me opportunities to take on leadership roles. I was the media coordinator for my school, which gave me the responsibilities and creative freedom to created newsletters.”

“Helping the future generation. Providing extra resources from communities that face oppression and lack of funds”