Fall 2015 Edition of Inspired Magazine.pdf

Recommendations

Info

COMMUNITY Long Branch Students inspiring to become Leaders in the Community Providing Hope, Inc. is a non-profit which provides community programs that focus on disease prevention and wellness to improve the health and quality of life for New Jersey residents, particularly those facing significant life challenges. In May, Students had the opportunity to apply for enrollment in an upcoming Leadership Program sponsored by Providing Hope. This program is designed to provide a safe and nurturing environment through which Kids gain meaningful employment, while developing agricultural and entrepreneurial experience. Students accepted into this program learned about organic gardening while also learning how to develop their own business plans and marketing experience in order to sell produce they have grown at local Farmers’ Markets. . The following is a brief intro to some of the stories of our students: Henry T. – age 16, incoming senior in high school I practice playing piano, play chess weekly and volunteer in the garden during the school year. I wanted to be part of Providing Hope’s Leadership Program so I can learn how to cooperate within a group: to develop work ethic, to earn money instead of being given it and to contribute to my community. I do not quit, I love to learn and I am not discouraged by discomfort. Additionally, I like to help living things grow; the outdoors, without distractions helps me work. As a student leader within this program, I have acquired my first job. The program makes me feel like I am ready to take on harder work. The program is light and fresh and all about learning how to turn seeds into something a consumer would want to put on their plate. One of the things I will take with me is the effort of teamwork and try harder to be the best in any job I take because less is not enough. Providing Hope was my first chance to positively affect my community. I appreciated being able to be committed to the work that would benefit others. It is illogical that food insecurity grips so many states when the nation itself is developed. But through simple maintenance of a few gardens, my labor of my small group padded food banks and showed up on dinner tables. I felt satisfied in offering natural, healthy food, so that they could live their lives more prosperously. Providing Hope is focused on increasing the quality of life for the public, and hunger is a lasting problem across the nation, a noble task to tackle. Therefore, this program gave me pride to work in. 24 Inspired /InspiredKidsIndy /inspiredkidmag
COMMUNITY Melanie M. – age 15, incoming sophomore in high school I plan on trying out for the volleyball team this upcoming fall semester. Although I have little knowledge of gardening, I am still devoted and willing to take the chance and learn. Being in the Providing Hope Leadership Program was a great thing for me because it took me out of my comfort zone and made me explore other things that are in store for me. I brought to the program an interactive personality, with meeting new people and trying new things. I loved helping others and am not afraid to ask questions if I feel like I need help. Throughout the program I have come to learn that there are many new things out in the world that are very beneficial to us and our health. I also did learn new ways on how to work with people and better ways to communicate with them. Most importantly I learned something about myself which is I can easily work with different people. The business techniques I learned I will take with me. Overall my experience was amazing I have made many amazing memories, had many laughs and smiles with some great people. I will continue to grow after this program. Vanessa Hernandez – age 16, incoming senior in high school I have various volunteer activities and a part time job at a lawyer’s office. I joined the science club this past school year and had the opportunity to be a mentee for the Big Brother/ Big Sister Program. I do have experience in the school garden with an interest in growing my own and learning the various actions needed to be successful with a healthy harvest. I bring to the program dedication and compassion about other’s wellbeing. I am responsible and committed to learning different experiences to further my education about healthy living. I learned how to greet customers even when bad attitudes are given, keep a professional demeanor with the ultimate goal of selling the product. The benefits of being in this program was mainly learning something new, an aeroponic growing system. My experience was great and I enjoyed myself while learning and tending to our farmers stand. www.readinspiredmag.org Kids Speak 25
Page 1 and 2: Fall Edition 2015 Volume IX NSPIRED
Page 3 and 4: departments features CONTENT Letter
Page 5 and 6: THE WORLD More than Dots in Blue Wa
Page 7 and 8: Give our kids every chance to get b
Page 9 and 10: ART Lizbeth, 16 Grade 10 Broad Ripp
Page 11 and 12: Christopher, 16 Grade 12 Christel H
Page 13 and 14: WRITING Visions of Light: A Christm
Page 15 and 16: WRITING of the retreat Lesia Cartel
Page 17 and 18: FEATURE speaking. I opened my book
Page 19 and 20: Musical DNA® Ken Lemons Patented M
Page 21 and 22: Sponsored By: MUSIC to gain motivat
Page 23: If I Don’t Do It, Who Will? COMMU
Page 27 and 28: Sponsored By: POETRY HE WHO PREVAIL
Page 29 and 30: PHOTO Victoria,17 Pike High School
Page 31 and 32: Advanced EndoCare is a privately ow

Fall 2015 Edition of Inspired Magazine.pdf

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

Delete template?

Save as template?