Getting involved with Adopt-A-Grandparent is a way for me to show appreciation and support for our elders who have done so much to enrich and strengthen our communities.

As a child, I had to grow up fast due to circumstances outside my control. I grew up in a single-parent home and had to be the “daddy” for my younger brother and sister. Berea Buddies has given me the opportunity to give back to the community by allowing me to pass on values and skills to the younger generation. The program has also allowed me to share and experience a piece of the childhood I lost through my little buddy.

My child was more excited about reading and showing us what he learned. He also seems more confident with his spelling tests at school; he used to hide them and draw sad faces on the tests. Now he is excited to show us the spelling words he got correct.