by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 26, 2020 | A Southern Soul
“Four of my kids have been involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters program. I think we started about 13 years ago. I was working at the middle school when I heard about it. They matched my kids up perfectly. They can open up children in different ways and show them...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 25, 2020 | A Southern Soul
“I am 11. I want to be an astronaut. I watched Hidden Figures and now dream of going to space. I am reading Becoming by Michelle Obama. I have learned from my mama to be a good person. I like playing with her and my 2-year-old sister.”
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 25, 2020 | A Southern Soul
“The Meadowlake Boys and Girls Club at our school was a big help. With our work schedules, it was almost impossible to pick Daisy up after school. Without the Boys and Girls Club, I would have had to quit my job. I worked at Starbucks but they didn’t give me a...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 24, 2020 | A Southern Soul
“I have two little children. I am from Mexico and moved to Mobile. I want to raise my kids bilingual. It is a challenge to find good quality books in both languages but The Dolly Parton Reading Initiative provides books in both languages and we are waiting to get into...
by Lynn Oldshue | Jun 23, 2020 | A Southern Soul
“I like the Boys and Girls Club because of the activities and they make homework fun. After that, we get to write with crayons and make anything up. Sometimes we get to go outside. My teachers are very nice. I like to read. I am reading the Itsy Bitsy Spider...
