Christopher

My name is Chris. I was fortunate to grow up in a loving, healthy home with two wonderful parents. I had a very good childhood and many wonderful memories growing up with my two brothers.

As I entered into high school the first two years became a blur to me. I was facing many challenges and pressures. By my third year I gave into the pressures. I dropped out of school with some friends and we would drink and smoke up everyday.

I thought this was the cool thing to do. Honestly, I just wanted to do my own thing.

This caused me to loose interest in life. I tried more and more drugs and alcohol. I knew Frederick from Liberty for a couple of years and I knew he cared about young people. I knew I needed help but I was too scared to ask for it. One day when Frederick asked me how things were going with my future plans I knew it was the chance to get help.

I spent several months in Liberty’s character development program, where I learned many skills such as anger management, goal setting, managing finance and others. Before starting Liberty I had no money saved and had a debt of over $3000.00.

Now,  just five months into the program I have worked my way down to $2847.00 in debt and $1000.00 in investments.  One day I want to buy a home.

Christopher
MY LIFE HAS BEEN CHANGED!
THANK YOU LIBERTY FOR YOUTH VOLUNTEERS.