There has been an inconceivable amount of individuals in my life that have encouraged my own personal growth and exploration of the world around me. I want to say thank you to all those people because without them I would not be the person that I am today. I would not embody the self-confidence and self-esteem that I have without the support and nurturing environment that I was blessed to grow up in. With that being said, I now want to give back.
During my walk across the country, I partnered with a non-profit organization, Youth World, and donated fifty percent of the money that was raised for my trek. Thanks to your support and love, I was able to donate $2,100 to Youth World! The money went towards providing free lunches to the children, once a month community outreach programs, after-school care, and much more!
What is Youth World?
Youth World’s mission is “Helping at-risk kids and teens find their place in the world.” All of the resources and programs provided by their facility are completely free to the Dallas, TX community and solely operated based off of volunteers. The children that find safe harbor at Youth World benefit from positive relationships with their peers and adults, receive encouragement to build a foundation of confidence and hope, and a safe place to be a kid. Check out their website to learn more: http://www.youthworld.org/