Month: February 2019

Meet Ismael

Meet Ismael For Ismael, he watched his father abuse his mother, in front of his siblings.  Thankfully, they are safe away from that today, but Ismael still remembers the impact of those fights. He credits the Parsons Club and the Professional Youth Development team with helping him learn to trust again.  He’s breaking the cycle…

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Meet Adam

Meet Adam Growing up in Tanzania, Adam and his family lived in a country destroyed by civil war. The danger and violence they experienced is a stark contrast to their lives here. This family resettled in Phoenix and today, Adam is thriving in school and at the Club. His inspiring story will show you how…

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Meet Khalid

Meet Khalid Sometime the Club is more than just a place for kids to do homework and play sports. It’s their second family, the place where they know they have other adults who care about them. Khalid lost his mother at a young age, and he believes that his Club fills a void in his…

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Phoenix-Area Teens Gifted Their First Suit

 

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Meet Kashmere

Meet Kashmere – Bob & Renee Parsons Branch Kashmere is a 6th grade student at Tillman Middle School and a member of the Bob & Renee Parsons Branch. There are some kids who have a spirit about them and Kashmere is one of those kids. She’s a light at the Parsons Branch, where she’s been…

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