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Service Through Friendship
When I applied for the Ryan Nece Foundation's Student Service Program, I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had found the application through a mutual friend that was also applying and we both happened to be in the same 2018 SSP Class. I would never think...
Where Are They Now? – Delaney Brooks
Recently, we have been catching up with our Student Service Program (SSP) alumni. The goal of the Student Service Program is to help shape and mentor the next generation of servant leaders in our community. Through the program’s leadership curriculum and service...
Where Are They Now — Malyna Reed
Malyna is working towards finishing her Bachelor of Sciences in Advertising this December. She is currently remote-working as a Creative Services Intern at Sony Music Latin-Iberia and taking some online summer courses at UF. In the fall, she will return to her...
Where Are They Now? – Kara Petitt
Recently, we have been catching up with our Student Service Program (SSP) alumni. The goal of the Student Service Program is to help shape and mentor the next generation of servant leaders in our community. Through the program’s leadership curriculum and service...
Where Are They Now – Juanita Collins
Juanita is currently doing case management for a non-profit that works with the mentally ill homeless. Community service is still a part of her everyday life as she finds houses for, does street outreaches to, and feeds the homeless. She says that her favorite SSP...
Where Are They Now? – Harrison Klein
Update us! What has been going on with you since you went through the Student Service Program (SSP) I am currently attending Florida Atlantic University and I am also a brother of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. How would you say the SSP influenced your life? Service...
Meet Our Teens Tuesday – Sadé Wallace
For this week’s Meet Our Teens Tuesday we would like you to meet Sadé Wallace. Sadé is a member of the 2019 Student Service Program. Her favorite memory from the SSP is working with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ D-Line to assist families who were gifted a holiday...
Meet Our Teens Tuesday – Sabrina Takagishi
This week’s Meet our Teens Tuesday is about Sabrina Takagishi. Sabrina, a member of the 2019 Student Service Program, has served her community through events like the Power of ThanksGiving. At the Power of ThanksGiving, Sabrina enjoyed getting to bond with the...
Meet Our Teens Tuesday – Michael Barfield Jr
For this week's Meet our Teens Tuesday we would like you to meet Michael Barfield Jr. Michael is a member of the Student Service Program (SSP) class of 2019. During his time in the SSP, Michael got the opportunity to visit Tampa Bay Watch to learn about sea...
June Days of Service: Creating Change
Within the three days I've been working with the Ryan Nece Foundation, it has shown me a new way of life. I see the perspective of others who are struggling, and how I, a normal high schooler, could change that. Nowadays, most high schoolers only volunteer to graduate...
June Days of Service: Making An Impact
Making An Impact The past couple of days have been my first experience serving as a part of the Student Service Program. It has been such a fulfilling experience being able to make an impact. Suncoast Center First, we volunteered at Suncoast Center, an organization...
June Days of Service: Creating A Vibe
When you walk into a resort, what's the first thing you think of or say? Generally, people stand in awe saying "wow," because of the impressiveness of the facility. I remember when I was a kid, I traveled abroad with my family, and we were walking into a Westin...