Kids | By The Hand Club For Kids - Part 2

Our kids are fueled by the Power of One. You can be the One to make a difference.

EXPERIENCING ABUNDANT LIFE

With God’s transforming power and the many people who come alongside our kids at different times in different ways, our kids are making tremendous strides. They are succeeding in school—and life. We invite you to take a moment to listen to our students tell their stories in their own words. Their words are better than ours.

Chakola’s Transformation

Jamarion’s Journey

Sam and Azariah’s Story

Ra’Shad
Ninth Grade—Englewood

Ra’Shad is a standout student. But that wasn’t always the case. In grade school, Ra’Shad didn’t always see the point of trying.

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Alena
Tenth Grade—Austin

Alena, a tenth grader from Austin, brings the joy wherever she goes. “I want to be inspiring. I want to spread love. I want to lift those around me. And I want people to see more for themselves.”

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DeAndre
Seventh Grade—Moving Everest

“Mr. Michael always reminds me, ‘You are good. You have a good heart.’”

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Djeneba
Graduate—Austin

“When it came to schoolwork, yes, they helped me improve my grades, but more than that, they helped me want it for myself.”

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Jermisha
Graduate—Austin

Jermisha was destined to be a successful student.

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Anias
Seventh Grade—Cabrini-Green

By The Hand was the first place Anias learned about Jesus.

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Mykiara
Twelfth Grade—Altgeld-Murray

Mykiara joined By The Hand as an 8th grader. Now, a senior from Altgeld, she is looking forward to her future.

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Lashawn
Seventh Grade—Altgeld-Murray

Lashawn, a seventh-grader at the Altgeld site, is thankful for the leaders at By The Hand Club. He says, “Ms. Anissa encouraged me to get involved with choir.

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Coby
Fourth Grade—Moving Everest

Coby, a fourth grader from Moving Everest, is a mighty young man with a big heart.

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