Day: May 15, 2020

Read our Q&A with Allison Thomas, Owner of Mainstay Music Therapy. What inspired you to become a provider? I’ve always had a heart for helping

When we started the program in 1995, I was an 8th grade teacher in Marion County. I noticed – along with other teachers – that there were too many teenage boys who were not transitioning well into high school. We believed that if we could help youth visualize their future through relevant activities, they would see the importance of their education and maintaining respect for women. By 2003, we needed sustainable funding to keep costs low for participants and, at the same time, support more youth who might not have an opportunity to spend time with like-minded youth and mentors. Our community lacked good male role models who would spend time preparing our next generation so they became strong young men who would provide for their families, protect their families and our community, and encourage a positive atmosphere for their families to reach their full potential.

Read our Q&A with Michael E. Ray, Founder of Mentoring With Magic. What inspired you to become a provider? The late Mr. Eddie Leavell inspired

Read our Q&A with Emily Padgett, Program Director for Agape Therapeutic Riding Center. What inspired you to become a provider? Agape is committed to serving