Bertha Aldape
Community Project/Passion
Supporting families with children with special needs in our Latino community.
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI is where I found the tools to be empowered and make a difference in our community.
Bethany Zaiger
Community Project/Passion
College opportunities for young adults with cognitive disabilities
PLTI Means to Me…
Continued advocacy
Chris Roady
Community Project/Passion
Man Up 4 Kids
PLTI Means to Me…
I have learned and grown so much as a parent and as a person through my experience in PLTI! This Cohort and Facilitation/Leadership Team inspired me each and every week. Even on days where I didn't feel like I had it in me to participate, that feeling quickly faded as soon as the session started. I have made connections in this cohort that I will hold on to forever, and learned valuable life lessons about myself, my family, and my community!
Danielle Holcomb
Community Project/Passion
Local Control of the KCPD
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI has taught me how to use my voice effectively for change. I had never before reached out to media to do an article, wrote testimony for City budget meeting or for State of Mo HB prior to PLTI. I always wanted change, but never new how to inject myself into change. I do now and beyond thankful for the knowledge, connections, and support this experience provided and will continue to provide.
Denise M. Hart
Community Project/Passion
Holmes Garden Neighborhood Revitalization
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI I thank you from top to the bottom of my heart for existing. You have given me the tool, knowledge and connections that can make us all better. Understanding life's experiences of others to show compassion for each other. There's power in numbers. Oh my my, I have the numbers yeaaaa now buddy! Thanks PLTI.
Jennifer Wilson
Community Project/Passion
Non-Profit Growth: Restructuring Modern Family Alliance to Increase Visibility
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI has empowered me as a parent and professional by providing education, community building and inspiration. The program broke down perceived barriers and it will continue to change the way I see and approach challenges.
Kelli Phillips
Community Project/Passion
Increased safety signs and signals around Foreign Language Academy
PLTI Means to Me…
Empowerment through education and increased knowledge. I feel confident that I can navigate the appropriate channels to bring about change in my community after all I have learned from Annie, PaKou, Crystal, Denesha and Julie.
Kimberly Miller
Community Project/Passion
A Model for Neighborhood Transformation
PLTI Means to Me…
Grace. Grace to be weak. Grace to still lead. Grace to be seen as we grow in our maturity and capacity to lead. A journey of recognizing our power and standing in confidence to walk in that power. The value of intentional connection to shared growth and the development of skill and passion.
Maleika Robinson
Community Project/Passion
Parenting Memoir - adding diverse voices to the narratives of parenting
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI has opened my eyes to the vision of democracy and directly challenged my thoughts about my role as a citizen. I'm surrounded by people who are jaded about the systems that govern our lives, and for good reason. But I don't have to feel powerless. PLTI has given me knowledge about the ways that change happens and empowered me to act.
Megan Nickell
Community Project/Passion
Local control of KC police
PLTI Means to Me…
An opportunity to learn how to make the world better for my kids. PLTI showed me the power I have as a mom and how to put that power into practice!
Melissa Funaro
Community Project/Passion
Social and Emotional Learning Curriculum for students K-3rd grade
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI means to me growth and and finding my power. These 20 weeks have opened doors and brightened a light inside me that was beginning to dim. The amount of self exploration and growth was unexpected but has been the best part of this journey. This program has been essential to how I understand, view and perceive city government and policies that affect me and my family.
Reagan L. Partee
Community Project/Passion
Single Parents Matter! Creating a space for single parent families where work, life, and play meet.
PLTI Means to Me…
Power. Courage. Community. Empathy. Confidence. Action.
Sarah Rotert
Community Project/Passion
Engaging in conversation and collaboration to advocate with community to improve social outcomes.
PLTI Means to Me…
PLTI empowered and equipped me with practical tools to strengthen my advocacy adventure. PLTI expanded my network and connections to resources I can both receive and contribute to in my community.
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