Each of our students has different goals—whether it’s graduating high school, getting a job, losing weight, becoming a better friend, etc. We couldn’t be prouder of how they’re turning their respective goals into reality. So in honor of their triumphs, we’ll do a little bragging on their behalf!
By his own account, if you asked Nate in 2015 what he saw for his future, he would have said prison. Nate grew up seeking mentorship from older people in the streets, where he participated in a lifestyle of organized crime. It wasn't until he was shot in the stomach—battling for his life—that he realized the streets can only get someone so far in life. Nate reached out to Bench Mark Program for help, and after several years of commitment to self-growth, he graduated from Student to Mentor to Assistant Director of Programs.
Hear from Jason, Vu, Zion, and others as they recount their individual goals—and how they worked together with mentors and other students to achieve them. From getting stronger to fitting in more easily to passing a lifeguard certification, there’s no goal that a supportive, positive, and consistent community can’t help a student accomplish.
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