About twenty years ago I got a call from a woman who barely spoke English but I
could understand that she was concerned about her 2 grade son. After further
investigation it became clear that her son had been repeatedly suspended from
the Lynn elementary school he attended and that is why he was home frequently!
After much thought SSEF contacted the Catholic School Foundation.
A long story short- this kid, Taban, got a full scholarship through the
Catholic School Foundation through 8th grade at Catholic School. He did GREAT!!
Not only did he do well but was very well liked. He spoke at his 12th grade
graduation (also a Catholic School in Lynn) and has held many leadership
positions at school. Chris Molinero and her husband Terry have been volunteers
with this family for twenty years and you know what? It has made a big
difference in this family's life. As Chris says- every family needs someone to
walk alongside them.
Taban is the poster child for the Catholic School Foundation. And keeps the
staff of SSEF going when things get tough- we think of him and understand that
the possibilities are endless if people are given a chance. Taban was given a
chance and see what happened?
Taban's mother who lives in Lynn just got her Driver's License; she used to be
a cross walk monitor and now works doing childcare at the YMCA and Taban is a
junior at Fitchburg State. He just won the 3k and 5k in track competing against
Tufts. Taban is a superstar. Smart, great people skills...a great great kid.
He needs a paid internship in technology this summer. If you have any leads
that would be appreciated. Please email me at [email protected]
mailto:[email protected]
He will get me his resume tomorrow.
A wonderful success story. He will make the world a better place.
Susan
Susan Winship, LICSW
Executive Director
South Sudanese Enrichment for Families
PO Box 492
Lincoln, MA 01773
781-424-8774
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