Frederick Douglass
Indeed. It is cost effective to prevent problems instead of repairing broken lives.
Last night, I joined with hundreds of volunteers as we recognized individuals who are making a different in the lives of our youth and families. We listened to inspiring stories of people who are making a difference. We do believe that it is easier to build strong children.
Leadership Lexington is a faith based program that seeks to serve those who are on the margins of life. How does the program work? Volunteers are screened and trained to become Read to Succeed Volunteers. In addition volunteers serve in the The Fatherhood Initiative to serve with fathers who are incarcerated. Another program is Amachi which acts as a mentoring program for young people.
From prayer, to after school programs, tutoring, and mentoring, leaders want to make our city ... A City For God.
Attending these events allows volunteers to see the big picture in our community.
I love that I have the opportunity to serve along side talented servants of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The added bonus, "L" is my prayer partner. Her husband and I teach a group of fifth grade students.
I thank God I can count them as dear friends.
Making a difference in the lives of young people is so worthwhile. Praying with and for children is an investment in eternity.
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