In April 2015, I was able to go to an inner city facility for young teen women/men called Hope City. This is a place for those who are in need for food, clothes, shelter and more. I had the opportunity to talk to some young girls about how to be beauty on the inside out and share by college experience. Many of the girls were stuck in school when they should have been graduated high school, many of the girls had children, and some were trying to find their way back to finish high school. My heart went out to these girls and I encouraged them to find their way back to completing big steps in their life like graduation and going to college, trade school, or work. However these young ladies decide to finish, it will have a huge impact on their children. It is important that we send reminders to these children and teens who are still in school to push and strive for the best. We must not act like we are better or higher than them because they can be in our shoes as long as they have a helping hand and encouragement to reach the top.
Help someone today. You never know who's life you can change and remember to BELIEVE. Believe in YOU and Believe in the YOUTH.
It takes nothing by brains, dedication, and teamwork to put together an event for children who are seeking a future. College students need to host events at their school where students young and old can come learn the steps in takes to become a college student and the obstacles you may come across. Getting out in the community and making and impact will encourage the youth to believe in themselves and trust that there is someone who cares about where their life is headed.
This article speaks volumes. It is important for any of us, no matter what age we are, to inspire others to never give up. Not everyone has support of loved ones to help them succeed in life. Or even show them what is out there in the world that they could possibly achieve. So people like you going out and trying to make a difference in others lives is very outstanding of you. And it should inspire others, including me, to want to help others. Even if it is just giving five minutes of your time. Very good post.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I agree, all it takes is support and it can changes someones life!
DeleteI really enjoyed this post Makayla! It's great that you were able to help others and be an example of Hope! I have been reading lots of posts and comments from my Facebook friends sharing how we all need to be better examples, and encourage more exposure and pride of intelligence and kindness.
ReplyDeleteThank you! Yes, I believe we can all do better and work with in ourselves to set the example to better someone else.
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