“We start with their personal stories, connect them to disability rights, and then build leadership and advocacy skills. By the end, we’re preparing them to serve on boards, councils, and commissions, or even run campaigns.”
“I think this young professionals group is good because it shows you many different ways to be involved, so you can find your niche or what you’re most passionate about.”
“We’ve been getting money here and there, but this is serious money that shows other foundations and the community what we’re capable of. Our hope is that this is just the start, and that we’ll continue building the relationships and systems we need to keep serving Latino youth and their families, wherever they are.”
"My fellowship year was life-changing. I learned that taking care of myself is not selfish; it is necessary. I experienced how vulnerability feeds meaningful relationships that sustain me. I gained a network of support from all over the state of Indiana. And I was inspired to pass along the gifts that I received from The Journey to others."
“We did all of our homework, and now we just need people to know that we’ve got this great program. It’s a win-win for everyone.”
“Every game that you play is an application. You just have to be prepared and be ready for every game. It’s my job to make sure they’re prepared when the opportunity comes.”
“I don’t think there’s a shortage of talent. I think it’s a shortage of educational opportunities. A lot of guys want to learn, but they need an environment where they feel supported.”
“I do think that when you scale, you want to make sure that you don't lose some of that magic that you had when you first started."
“The program supports the mutual goals to ensure our communities have the number and quality of nurses needed to care for the region."
"One of the things that my parents imparted to me was a deep love for the community that I live in. I was always told that, whatever community you live in, or that you're a part of, you need to participate and raise the level of that community whenever you can. And that's kind of the way I feel here."
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