A Visit from Danny Glover
June 1, 2010
Jasmine Benton, Teen Services Director
On Thursday, May 06, 2010, the
All those in attendance were enriched with some invaluable knowledge and life skills that can be utilized throughout life. In the words of Mr. Glover, “…[you teens] are all citizens – and as citizens, it us up to you to determine what is going to happen in the future.” Aside from the youth and teen programs here at the Bayview Hunters Point YMCA (Just 4 Girls, The Fellas Club, “Choizes” Teen Center), other organizations involved included the Bayview Beacon, Shih Yu-Lang Central YMCA, 3rd Street Youth Center and Clinic, and the Bayview Hunters Point Foundation. We want to send a big THANK YOU to all those who attended, as well as South East Community Response Network (SECRN). We greatly appreciate your presence.
As program staff and providers, it is up to us to maintain and exemplify positive behavior because we are the ones our youth look up to the most. As we continue to support our young participants and supply them with the basic necessities that facilitate their growth into healthy young adults, it is also important to show them that there are successful and inspiring people within their home environment, role models who once walked in their footsteps.
Once again, I thank all those who attended – and be on the lookout for our next “Road to Stardom” Presentation!
To the future,
Jasmine L. Benton
Teen Services Director
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