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Growing up in public housing and how it can help you understand racism

June 8, 2020 by Paul Clark

What’s it like to grow up in public housing and how might it apply to the black experience today? Former Little Sister Moriah tells you, below.  Her email to former Big Sister Genie came to us through Jill Hartmann, Program

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Cashiers and Highlands monthly newsletter

June 5, 2020 by Paul Clark

Program updates, keeping matches going, and more!  

Two book resources to help your Little understand what’s going on

June 5, 2020 by Paul Clark

Here is an excellent article shared by our national organization about how to talk to youth about racism and what is happening in our country. When you talk to your Little, please don’t ignore this conversation. The kids need to

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Kaleb to finish up barber school after graduation

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

“Being in the program has made me a better man,” said Kaleb, a graduating Little. “It has helped me to learn about the opportunities that exist in this world for me and how I can contribute and to be grateful

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Tony gets support after graduation from his Big

June 4, 2020 by Paul Clark

Tony, a graduating Little, graduates from East High School in Henderson County June 5. Like all other seniors this year, he won’t get a typical graduation. But his Big Brother Bill Parana, who plans to visit with him and give

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