Child poverty is often the result of limited resources and a vacuum of positive role models. One unseen aspect that is not usually taken into account is the impact of entrenched cycles of poverty. When a child experiences hopelessness, social isolation, despair, discrimination, powerlessness and cycles of dependence, their ability to imagine the future is often limited. The poverty of not being taught to dream beyond one's circumstances can prevent children from aspiring and achieving.
Every child has a precious life and holds a precious dream. But many in the North End have lost their ability to dream in the face of adversity. We want to nurture the future dreams of kids that discover their unlimited potential. Our hope is that together with God, we respond in loving ways to inspire and empower them to have a vision, aspiration and dreams.
- excerpt taken from Inner City Youth Alive banquet booklet.
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