2. “Unity is what brings people together of
greatness and people who strive for positive
change. This is crucial to our future
generations and the Alley Theatre is doing
their part by bringing communities together
through the art of theatre.”
- Layla Requena
Alley Theatre
3. Buffalo Bayou
“I hope to be able to come back
again to work with the BBP staff.”
-Andrew Cubiano
“I participated in the SYEI program last year
with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and have
returned because I believe in giving back to
the community in any way possible.”
– Paul Irvin
4. Communities in Schools - Houston
Karol Carballo Katya Cedillos Guadalupe Merino
“Guadalupe was excited about the opportunity to leave an impact on people and help
them continue to improve. She wants to able to walk away with the attitude that
regardless of financial background it is still possible for students to get help and
aspire to be anything they want.”
5. Discovery Green
"This experience has done so much to me.
It showed me how to communicate. For
me, being a very shy person, it showed me
that you're communicating with 20
different people every day at that job. And
you just learn how to break your shell and
how to talk to everyone“
– Adrianna Sanchez
“With this internship, I hope to walk away
with more knowledge towards my future.
This experience has taught me many
things that I am sure will assist me in the
upcoming years.”
- Jenny Lim
6. East End Management District
“Personally, this mission is important to me because I was born
here in Houston, TX and seeing my home (general not actual)
vandalized and unable to reach its full potential, I get upset
that a diverse community as ourselves can succumb to
unnecessary signatures and scribbles on walls. However, with
the management districts like GEEMD we can see the gradual
beautification of our proud city.”
- Diana Molina
7. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto Council
“This mission is important to me because
when growing up, I did not have courage,
confidence, or character. Now I am 17
years old and I am still in the process of
having confidence. Secondly, the mission
shows importance because the Girl Scouts
mission is a foundation that is established
to help the individual grow and identify
oneself.”
– Katia Cordova
8. Houston Area Women’s Center
"Personally I have loved ones that have been exposed
to domestic and sexual violence. Being here has
allowed me to learn how to help them and help others
that have been in similar situations."
– Alexia Griggs
9. Houston Center for Literacy
“I am a new immigrant. I
was helped by my
community; and now I want
to give back.”
– Ha Nguyen
“At the end of this internship I will be
walking away with a great
appreciation for cultures from
different parts of our globe…and an
increase in my quest to decrease the
number of individuals who are not
literate.”
– Chaline Lobti
10. Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston
“After working here for about
seven weeks, I can personally say
that seeing all the effort everyone
puts in to do this truly inspires me
to do the same thing,” Emily, a
high school student, said.
“Whether it is assembling of
breakfast bags, the emails that
have to be answered, or the
delivery or meals, the mission is
always in motion.”
– Emily Lim
“I have learned way more than I
actually thought I would”
– Lois Johnson
11. Literacy Advance
"I have friends whose parents can’t read, write, or speak
English, so they’re basically their parent’s eyes. Now that I
know what Literacy Advance is and what their mission is, I
can recommend them to my friends for their parents."
– Kalyn
"Before working at Literacy
Advance I did not realize
how many people in the
Houston area could not read
or write appropriately, being
here made me realize that a
simple task I can perform
every day does not come as
easy to others around me.“
-Yonairy
12. Mission of Yahweh
“It’s an organization that gives back to
the community, having a place where
everyone can come together for a
common goal is what drives progress
and pushes social change forward.”
– Marel Castro
"I feel like it's important to me because I
see first-hand how the staff and volunteers
make a huge impact on the residents, and
when I see that, I want to be a part of it.
It's heartwarming.“
– Brianna Mascorro
