Last Thursday, I went to Jane and Finch corridor to present to a group of children involved in an after school City of Toronto program. We have all heard about the shootings and gang activity in this area. I wasn't sure what to expect but I was prepared for an adventure. The kids were no different than any of the other kids I teach. They were enthusiastic and eager to learn and be entertained.
I had the pleasure of talking to one of the counselors. He was raised in Jamaica coming from a modest home. He got into some difficulty as a youth, but changed the direction of his life and decided that he wanted to use his experiences to help others. He now works with teens in a drop in program.
It's so inspiring to see kids of all ages wanting to better themselves and help others.
We need to focus on people's potential and not the reputation and image society puts on an area.
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