Many parents at Hope think the most important thing they can do for their children is be a leader. Tia is one of those parents. She is a graduate of the Hope teen and young adult community organizing group named SPEAC. Tia shares that SPEAC not only changed her life by giving her a strong voice but has made a difference in her daughters’ lives.
She says, “My work with SPEAC put a fire in them and has opened their eyes at a young age. It has taught them that they have an influence on what happens in their community.” Tara, age 12 and Teadra, age 14 are involved the Saturday Girls Empowerment Project. Together, Tia and her children are finding their voices and thinking differently about what kind of roles they can play in their community.