Trusting My SPARK-Six Years Later

Trusting My SPARK-Six Years Later

Whether it be a young child in elementary school struggling to fit in or an incarcerated military veteran that lost hope somewhere along the way, being involved with the people in my community has always been important to me. It doesn’t matter what someone has been...
Finding Freedom in Jail Through Forgiveness

Finding Freedom in Jail Through Forgiveness

As Chad and I finished an Insight to Well-Being class last week with a group of women at the Falkenburg Road Jail, we  reflected on the insights that were discovered with this group. One being the Power of Forgiveness. During one session, as we were reading a passage...
The Significance of Mentoring Programs for Youth

The Significance of Mentoring Programs for Youth

  Introduction Imagine not knowing that you don’t have to be a product of your environment. Imagine not knowing that you have unlimited creative potential of the universe inside of you.  Imagine not knowing that beyond all thinking of right and wrong, there is...
The Key to a Successful Youth Mentoring Program

The Key to a Successful Youth Mentoring Program

Youth mentoring programs are structured relationships in which an experienced and knowledgeable adult provides guidance, support, and assistance to a young person. These programs are designed to help young individuals develop specific skills, overcome challenges, make...