MVP Recognized For Helping Students

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Quotes From Participants in MVP’s Programs:

Deonne Wedlington has been involved with Most Valued Parents basketball program or Neal Dobbins Restorative Inner City Basketball League for more than a year. Wedlington said it helps her deal with her emotions.

“I learned how to control my anger way better than I used to, I learned how to take accountability for the things that I do,” said Wedlington.

Another teen, Tyshaun Hayes, said he has been positively impacted by programs that MVP has offered.

“It’s like a family and feels like I am home. I get to hangout with people I haven’t seen in a long time and meet new faces and be a good role model to the kids that are here,” said Hayes.

Helping Restore Community

The basketball league is used to help restore the community by allowing teens to talk about what’s on their minds.

“Our children they deal with a lot outside you know outside of this setting in the homes schools and they bottle up a lot and this is the opportunity for them to get whatever they have to get off their chest,” said Marlon Keith, a member of MVP.