“Through my work with SUS I have come to believe in the power of community to lift the individual, and in turn, each individual’s responsibility for the community.”
With a fierce determination to win and a wicked cross-over, Rodney helps drive the continued success of the Developmental Disabilities Basketball team.
“Our urban farms have the potential to transform lives.”
He spent his life around food – travelling around the world and trying to make a real change for the better. As an SUS board member, he also spends time helping individuals with special needs to live with dignity in the community and attain personal fulfillment.
"We're going to get a big bell here and ring it to celebrate each time someone gets the keys to an apartment."
Here's what this Air Force Veteran said about the SUS veterans program she now manages.
"That door locks, I have my own bathroom? I can stay here as long as I want? This works for me!’”
After moving from shelter to shelter, this U.S. Marine Corps Veteran eventually transferred to SUS’ Knickerbocker residence.
"A lot of the guests that come here have experienced depression and loneliness. I've experienced those things, and I've gotten through those feelings."
“It’s been great volunteering at SUS’ Knickerbocker residence. The partnership’s been wonderful. Our associates love volunteering. We’re so excited and have a lot of fun – everybody’s happy to be here to get the job done.”
After a year in the SUS program, Abraham became a star on a local basketball team and excelled in all areas of physical and scholastic development. Our career counselors helped him find a job as a messenger, and he worked his way up to become supervisor.
“I hope to manage my money better and to sharpen my skills as a writer.”
SUS helped him to find an apartment and to take classes in remedial math and public speaking.
