Looking back to my junior year in high school, brainstorming the idea, and creating an organization that is breaking down doors that prevented young people, who come from urban and rural areas from entering, I am proud of what we have accomplished in five years.

The Hope for the Journey sits down with our Alabama Executive Director, Christian Crawford, for the first episode of their podcast to talk about being an agent of hope, how to bridge the gap between ability and opportunity, and ways we can hold out a hand of hope to lift others up.

Denis Estimon immigrated to the U.S. from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, when he was in the first grade. He considers himself a speaker, activist, and influencer. Not being able to communicate with his classmates, Denis knows what it feels like to be isolated. With the help of a couple friends, Denis connected with 20 million people on the impact he wants to make in the world. Learn how he did that. 

Meet Paige Woods. An Alumna of Harvard who recently earned her Masters at the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. She’s currently working with nonprofits on community development projects in her hometown of Detroit.