This event was very special to me because it was facilitated by SER Central States. A community organization that promotes economic, self-sufficiency, and upward mobility for low-income community residents through education and employment. I was called in by a close friend to shoot the event. (Brent Johnson). Mr. Johnson is one of the superior young supervisors/mentors that SER employs.
Brent Johnson is one of those individuals who strongly believes in our youth. He spends countless hours making sure that the youth have a responsible and reliable person in their corner. He prepares them for job interviews. He helps them with schooling. He instills in them the fundamentals of self-worth, respect, and dignity.
I believe in our youth. Our tomorrow rest in their hands. Â In the society that we live in, they face very tough odds. Â I, and others like me, represent the village of support that’s needed in terms of taking a leadership stand for these young people. Â If the guidance and support is not there, Â their future is certainly dim. And, I refuse to let that happen. Not on my watch. Â –Brent Johnson
SER Central State employs a host of personnel who genuinely care for the youth. So, when I was asked to photograph these youth giving back to our community, I was delighted to do so. Â They did a magnificent job hosting the runners of the 10K Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser.
The SER Central State youth prepare to serve the runners water and Gatorade.
