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This is my first year volunteering with the All-Star Kids Tutoring program through LifeBridge Community Volunteer Center. About a year and a half ago I began thinking about volunteering to tutor children. I mentioned it to my wife as something we could do together since she had volunteered to tutor several years ago. Since that time I have had a great opportunity to learn more about the young man I tutor and his family. Each week is a week to encourage a young person in their reading ability. It is a time to bond with a young person and trust that you will somehow impact their life.

The student I tutor is a lot of fun. He may need help with his reading skills, but he is such a creative person and has so much energy exhibiting his artistic talent and his creative thinking. I get to share very special times with my student. This program has been a benefit, not only for my student, but also for me.

The community clean up day was a great opportunity for my wife and 3 kids to be involved in making a difference in our community. My kids were surprised at the needs that are right here in our neighborhood and it was so rewarding to, work together as a family and meet some of those needs. We're looking forward to more projects like this one.