Thursday, July 16, 2009

A.M.'s Story

"I had the opportunity to work with a CharlotTEEN project. The activity entails painting crafts with seniors at a nursing care facility. However, the main purpose of the activity is to spend time with people who have limited interaction with others in the community, especially youth. After the teens were paired up with a senior, I sat and helped a woman who previously experienced two strokes. She can only see out of one eye and has limited function on one side of her body. Jean said she wasn’t able to paint the picture frame because of her limited ability. But I encouraged her and reminded her there is no wrong way to create art. I held the frame for her while she painted, directing her to the spots she missed. She was so proud and grateful at the end of the project and told me how impressed her daughter would be. As she coated the frame with paint, we talked and shared stories. Someone gave Jean the opportunity to be part of something, to participate. I think she was surprised at the confidence I had in her. Though - I wasn't surprised at her ability."

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

United We Serve

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Basic Information__________________________________________

Networks: The Hands On Network

Sex: Male/Female

Birthday: June 22, 2009

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Interested In: Anything I Can Get

Political Views: Grassroots movements

Religious Views: Love

Personal Information_____________________________________________

Activities: Getting Engaged, Getting Inspired, Getting Creative

Interests: Community Building; Service; Neighboring; United We Serve; The Civic Energy Generation; Volunteers; Getting people involved!

Favorite Music: The Star Spangled Banner, and Bon Jovi

Favorite TV Shows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E5OnQ2FUPQ

Favorite Books: Frog and Toad

Favorite Quotations:

"All of us driven by a simple belief that the world as it is just won't do- that we have an obligation to fight for the world as it should be." -Michelle Obama

About Me: Join me in a Summer of Service!

Contact Information___________________________________________________

Email: tyler@handsoncharlotte.org

Current City: Charlotte, NC

Website: http://www.handsoncharlotte.org/AboutUs/index.php/unitedweserve2.html