Ervan-300pxBEFORE I became a board member,
I was looking for ways
that my time and expertise
could help youth succeed.

 

I’m Ervan, from Westerville.

After receiving training through United Way’s Project Diversity, I joined the boards of several nonprofit organizations in the community, including Godman Guild.  I’ve been a board member at Godman Guild for several years because I want to help youth succeed.

I believe people need to step outside of their own four walls to make the community a better place.  I work at a bank, but I want to do more than just write checks.  I don’t mind rolling up my sleeves, and giving my time and expertise to make a difference.  That’s how I LIVE UNITED.

 

AFTER I received my GED,
I realized I could
succeed in college.

 

Michelle-300pxI’m Michelle, from the Hilltop.

I knew I needed to earn my GED if I wanted to really change my life for the better.  Since I dropped out of high school 10 years ago, though, I felt unprepared and was scared that I wouldn’t be able to do the math.  The encouragement and patience of the tutors and staff at Godman Guild helped me study and bring my math skills up to level.  They gave me the confidence to keep working hard until I did receive my GED.

Now I’m in college and looking forward to a career in mental health.   The program at Godman Guild helped me see the possibilities for my future, and now I will be able to support myself.