Growing up in Atlanta, I saw first hand what it meant to live in poverty. I saw it while at school and I saw it while playing outside. Believe it or not, I also witnessed poverty first hand in my own family. 

Thankfully, I have never lived on the streets or never went days without food. However, I have experienced days without water, electricity, gas, etc… I lived most of my youth in government housing. I have experienced losing a home, having to live with relatives, domestic violence, accepting food and clothing donations, and going without things that most middle-class Americans unknowingly take for granted. 

Now as an adult, I see that the limitations in my childhood have prepared me to be a voice for my community. Generational poverty is not just an issue I thought was cute to support as a new member of #JLAtlanta. It is a real problem in Georgia and it is a real problem I look forward to eradicating with my organization.

Programs that #JLAtlanta create, sponsor, and support ACTUALLY help people overcome situations that are not always in their control, like overcoming poverty. Help me to make a difference in our community by making a donation to my fundraiser page. 

I wear the dress for MY NEXT GENERATION!

Thanks for allowing me to share my story. #WEAREJLATLANATA