Member Reflection: Xavier Prince, Milwaukee Christian Center
"When I entered the YouthBuild program in the year of 2014, it began something that would prove to be a life changing experience for me. I entered the YouthBuild program without any short-term or long-term goals. Since I've been in the program, I have goals that I want to accomplish such as receiving my GED, getting my driver's license and getting on a career pathway, rather than just getting a job. I have decided on a career in the trades, and hope to seek an apprenticeship in the plumbing field.
I'm doing a second term. Last year we finished building a house on 22nd and Greenfield and we had an Open House ceremony. This was a real highlight of the term for me. The buyers of the new house were there; an immigrant family from Southeast Asia. How wonderful it was to see them. They were so thrilled to have a home of their own. There were friends and family and food, some of the members even brought their families out to view the house."
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