Even though the weather has been cold and dreary late, Spring is in the air! But our program kids are anxious to get outside and play! Whether the students are playing baseball, soccer, or just climbing on a playground set, spring is a time for our students...
Are you weary of the campaigns? I am! Somehow we have lost the decorum and honor of the past. I was reading “The Relevance of Religion” a book by Former US Senator John Ashcroft. In it he says,"...
I had a great meeting with former Mayor, Steve Goldsmith, and current Deputy Mayor, David Hampton. One led a republican administration and one serves a democrat administration, yet our meeting was how we could all work together to better serve our neighborhood. Definitely no politics were...
I've heard that question many times, and the answer is simple: You have to have a pair of boots to have bootstraps! We tell our families to get a job or to get job training, but for what? There are no jobs in the neighborhood. Many...
Our main goal is not to run the best and most efficient program; rather help transform lives and break the cycle of poverty. And yet, I believe we execute our programs with excellence. But I must admit, touching the lives of our neighbors can be...
So what does 2016 hold for you? Here at Shepherd, we are focusing on going deeper into our neighborhood. We want to continue to ring the bells of hope all year long. With a partnership with friends like you, we believe that's exactly what will...
I love watching the old time Christmas movies. Maybe it’s because they take me back to my childhood days. Do you remember those days? When Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer show was only shown one time each season. We all stopped everything to gather and watch. It all...
This past Saturday I spent the day with the young boy I mentor. He earned a day at Chuck E Cheese. He was like a pinball, full of excitement and energy. I did my best to keep up...
The Power of One mentor is amazing. I know, I had several key people in my life. Those who invested in my life. Those who helped form me to be who I am today, but none like one: my dad! This week is the one year...
My family and I are blessed to be served by one of the best police and fire departments in the U.S. These public servants have answered a high call to serve our city. This is crucial for our families who live in our neighborhood. We...
