Friends of SSYP - Steve and Lisa Kenney
/Meet some of the wonderful people who have been building relationships with SSYP and supporting our programs since 2014, Steve and Lisa Kenney!
How long have you been involved with SSYP?
What do you love about SSYP?
We love that SSYP is a community, a place where the youth, parents, schools, community members, and SSYP staff and volunteers work together to make real change in the lives of its youth. We have met so many wonderful and dedicated SSYP staff, and have had the privilege of watching a few of the youth who we first met as campers move into leadership roles in B-Safe, then into the SSYP Scholars’ program to continue their post-high school education or other career plans. A testament to SSYP’s success at forming long-term relationships and community with its youth and families is to have graduates of its programs return as alumni to support and serve as role models to the younger members of SSYP.
Why does our work matter to you?
We believe strongly in SSYPs mission that education is a critical component to helping its members achieve their career and life goals. Its model builds strong and enduring relationships that have led to great success in preparing its youth for bright futures. With every graduating class SSYP’s impact continues to grow. We look forward to continuing to see how its graduates use the skills and relationships formed at SSYP as they move into their post-high school lives.
Most importantly, what was your favorite thing to do after school when you were younger?
Steve was never far from his bicycle as he grew up. Each afternoon was a new adventure on the ride home from school. Lisa remembers spending time after school playing with friends in the neighborhood or doing arts and craft projects at home.