Monday, December 12, 2005
Dear Friends and Family,
At Added Value's First Annual Harvest Festival this Fall, Tevon McNair, our Fourth-Year Senior Youth Leader, said that his time with us had "made me me." It could be the greatest honor we have ever received. It was profound to hear this now successful student athlete, who had barely made the grade and failed to make the team his freshman year, attribute his success (graduating on the honor roll and starting as the center on his team) to the guidance of co-founder Michael Hurwitz, and his meaningful relationships with our staff and volunteers.
What came from Tevon a few weeks later was even more enlightening. As we closed our last market of the season, we circled up to reflect on the year. When the moment arrived for Tevon to speak, he shared with us his appreciation for Eugene, a 12-year old who has spent every Saturday with us for the past four years. Upon hearing this, Eugene beamed, and cried. In that simple act Tevon began passing on the gifts he received through working with us over the years to a new generation of leaders. With your support, we have been able to nurture Tevon's growth. With your continued support, we can do the same for Eugene. Photo: Tevon McNair speaks at the first Red Hook Harvest Festival.
courtesy of Steve McFarland
Click here for more of Ian Marvy's New Year's Letter to the Added Value Family
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