Teacher Nominated

"I am honored to nominate Emmitt for this opportunity. As the oldest of two siblings, he has shown remarkable resilience while navigating a year of significant instability, including multiple moves due to unfortunate family circumstances. Now that his family has finally secured safe housing, he is ready to move forward, but financial hardship remains a significant barrier to the extracurricular activities he deserves. Despite these obstacles, Emmitt has emerged as a natural leader; however, he is often his own toughest critic and struggles to see his own immense value. I believe extracurricular activities will be the turning point for him. This opportunity would provide much-needed stability and a dedicated space for him to build self-worth outside his household responsibilities. By engaging in this program, he can finally shift his focus from overcoming challenges to discovering his strengths, helping him realize the talented and capable individual that we already see in him." -J.S

Karate Lessons Cost:

• Three months of classes at $95 per month: $285

• Uniform: Donated by Scott Halsey

• Administrative Fee: $28

• Total cost: $313