KT, a college freshman close in age to the students listening, described how synthetic marijuana had affected his life. In a live podcast style conversation, youth asked questions and heard about those consequences directly from someone navigating his own transition into adulthood. His openness helped …
Some people make their presence known through the words they speak. Others make an impact through the way they quietly notice what someone else needs. One young woman from the iCan Dream Center is naturally very quiet. Her voice is so soft that people sometimes …
“What are we working on today?” That is often the energy one of our iCan Dream Center scholars brings when he arrives at the Tinley Park Public Library. He is focused, motivated, and ready to get to work. More importantly, he looks forward to being …
“Social media is inherently toxic, but it’s helped me find my voice throughout all the noise.” An iCan Dream scholar at our Prairie State College Satellite Site shared this reflection during a discussion about the influence of social media in our society. In one sentence, …
At Joe Rizza, one of our scholars no longer waits to be told every step. He knows where the supplies belong. He understands the routine. He looks around, sees what needs to be done, and gets to work. That confidence was built over time. With …