Within the first five minutes of meeting Raynard, the gifted young writer of the poem below, one quickly understands why the 15-year-old has excelled in the Y’s New Horizons II summer enrichment and workforce development program. Raynard is motivated, personable and understands the importance of a good handshake. “When you
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There is a sign that hangs over the doors at the Orokawa Y in Towson that says: “At the Y, we don’t ask who you are or where you came from, we ask instead who you want to be and where you want to go.” In many ways, that saying
This past Friday, a group of determined, strong young people from Baltimore City and County were honored for their completion of the Y New Horizons II summer program for homeless youth. This vitally important program provides safety and security during the summer when school is closed but that is really
Dear Ms. Charmayne, Hello, my name is Meyauna. I am writing this letter because I really need your help. This summer of 2016, I wish to be working. Not only do I wish to work, my proposal is to work with The New Horizons program with the Y. I previously