Participant Success Stories
There’s no better way to learn about the impact Good Shepherd has on individual lives and the communities in which we work than by hearing from our program participants themselves. This section is devoted to spotlighting just a few of the thousands of children, youth and families we help each year. They have made great strides in their journey toward a more positive future and we are proud to share with you their stories and their successes.
Nekisha, West Brooklyn Community High School
Nekisha is a busy young woman-a full-time student in her junior year at New York City Technical College with a 3.5 GPA while holding down a job as a paralegal at a Brooklyn law firm. Today, she is actively pursuing her dream of becoming a lawyer, but just five years ago, she wasn't sure if she would even graduate from high school. more
Shemuel, FDR YABC
Shemuel Pagan is a student at Good Shepherd's newest YABC program at FDR High School in Brooklyn, a three-time Golden Gloves winner and an Olympic hopeful. more
Emmanuel, Foster Boarding Home Adolescent Unit
Fourteen year-old Emmanuel wasn't sure at first about submitting an essay for the Annual Child Welfare Fund Awards for Youth in Foster Care, although he has been writing for as long as he can remember. more
Lisa and Justin, Family Reception Center
Lisa originally requested services from Good Shepherd's Family Reception Center for her son Justin at the suggestion of the school guidance counselor because of concerns that he often seemed distracted and withdrawn. more
