That said -- We'd like to give a Shout Out to the "Power Through Knowledge -- Success Through Exposure" Program in the making through Eastlake Park Community Center in Phoenix. This week we spoke with Leonard Braxton about the program. He is an educator with over 20 years experience. According to Mr. Braxton, the program is designed to bring seniors (those experience-rich folks over 60-years-old) and teens together.
It sounds like a win-win scenario where teens can earn community service hours, which are required as extracurricular volunteer activity for graduating high school students. The seniors benefit from spending time with the teens.
"Unfortunately, some seniors in homes or assisted living facilities may not receive many visitors," Mr. Braxton shared. "It's too bad because many of them have a lot to share. They know the history, our history. They would love to share their stories, and I believe youth could benefit from what they have to say." We agree.
This program is being developed to also include fun and educational field trips for youth who participate. If you would like to learn more or have ideas to share, come to the next development meeting scheduled for:
Saturday, September 26, 2015
at 1 p.m.
Eastlake Park's Community Center
1549 East Jefferson Street,
Phoenix, AZ 85034
For more information you can contact Mr. Braxton at 602.262.6759. See you there!
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