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.  In the society that we live in, they face very tough odds.  I, and others like me, represent the village of support that’s needed in terms of taking a leadership stand for these young people.  If the guidance and support is not there,  their future is certainly dim. And, I refuse to let that happen. Not on my watch.  –Brent Johnson

SER Central State employs a host of personnel that genuinely cares for the youth. So, when I was asked to photograph these youth giving back to our community, I was delighted to do so.  They did a magnificent job hosting the runners of the 10K Breast Cancer Awareness fundraiser.