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Malik

August 6, 2018 There’s a lot of kids out here that are lost. They have nowhere to go. They have nobody. For me to have just one parent in my life, I’m blessed for that. Those kids that don’t have any, they have nobody, they start to do drugs and turn to crimes, and start to become a […]Read More.

Christina

August 6, 2018 I started to get into theatre in high school. I began doing makeup but eventually got into the stage crew. It was a bunch of men building the sets. I thought to myself, “I think I can do that.” I wanted to prove the stereotype wrong. I would say that the IRT is a female […]Read More.

Jennifer

August 6, 2018 One of our neighbor organizations puts on a program called “together today.” The program is designed to help end isolation with seniors. A lot of our residents have the opportunity to participate in the program. In attending those program sessions, I’ve had a chance to meet the residents. T…Read More.

Bob

August 6, 2018 I think art starts to allow everyone to find out what’s common amongst us all. Everybody’s got the same interests, needs and troubles. —Bob, teaching artist with Arts for LearningRead More.

Ida

August 6, 2018 Two of my great-grandkids come here too. One in the daycare center and one in the after-school program. It’s been great having them around and being together with them. —Ida, senior angel program attendee at Edna Martin Christian CenterRead More.

Rodney

August 3, 2018 I wouldn’t have anything at all if it wasn’t for them. I didn’t have anything other than the clothes on my back. When I came here, they offered me everything I needed. They helped me out with clothes, food, hygiene products… They helped me get a job. They’ve directed me to Edna Mart…Read More.