Perhaps it is here, we see what separates people from having a passive interest in something to being an active, inspired participant in that space, whatever that participation looks like. Determination is not easy. It is messy. It hurts. It is not comfortable.

October 25, 2023

Instead of anger or jaded complaints about a challenge they might encounter, the Fellows are encouraged to ask “why”. And then, ask why again and again and again. With these deeper questions, perhaps comes deeper understanding. And, maybe, with this understanding we may see more resilient solutions.

February 13, 2024

Aiming to serve high school Juniors and Seniors with a broad range of skills, interests and aspirations, the Jackson Grown Leader Fellowship was awarded $5,000 by the Leaders Education Foundation on Friday September 8th at its Annual Kickoff Meeting. 

September 11, 2023

We need more involvement from the community because projects like this are what our teens need. You hear a lot of people say “it takes a village to raise a kid” but we don’t see much action being taken. Action begins with us as individuals. Importantly, there are those who want to give back. Opportunities may exist but youth like me often cannot find the right outlets.

May 24, 2023