Tag: <span>J-Teen Leadership</span>

The Art of Service: Learning the Language and Actions for Change

On MLK Day Weekend, the teens and staff of J-Teen Leadership traveled to St. Louis for a weekend of service. A few themes developed throughout the course of this service trip. Economic inequality. Racial segregation. Resilience. Activism. Inclusion. On theme that stood out to me in particular was language: the …

From Houston to White Plains: The Travelling Social Justice Coach

My Beginnings With J-Teen Leadership My work began with J-Teen Leadership when I staffed a trip to Houston, TX to help communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. The activities and personal accounts evoked action and urgency, enriched the communities that we visited and ensured continued support for disaster relief projects.  This …