TIE program sets positive course for young men
“In the early ‘90s, Central Heights was the type of neighborhood where you would get off the school bus, do your homework, and come to the park to play ball until the street lights came on....
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Robotics team mentor helps other ‘curious’ kids
“I’d say I was a curious kid. My mom would say destructive. When she was in my room cleaning, I only allowed her to touch my bed or chest of drawers. I had piles all over...
Life coach draws on her own experiences
“Throughout my life, it seems like people have always been seeking my advice on how to handle certain situations. I’ve often wondered, why me? What is it that I provide that’s helpful? Maybe it stems from...
YBS Mentoring makes positive impact on youth
Allen Guy didn’t enjoy a storybook childhood. Early life chapters were filled with things like an absent father, exposure to drugs and an infant brother who died in his arms. As he got older, things didn’t get much easier.
Magician helps less fortunate kids get a head start
“At my day job, I manage tech support for the Harris County Department of Education. We provide support services to all the schools in the county. Along with that, I volunteer through our head start programs....
Mentor sets great example for college student
“My college mentor is pretty cool. I want to be like her. Years ago when she got her bachelor’s degree and then her master’s, she was able to keep a 4.0 GPA, and I think that’s...
He enjoys serving as role model for young students
“I’m part of the PALS program at Lee High School. We help out in the community with mini-service projects. “Every week we have assigned schools that we go to. We mentor kids from elementary schools to...
