Jahkare Hanson knows firsthand the importance of having the Walton County Boys & Girls Club in Monroe. His understanding of the movement comes from his years of being a Club member himself.
Now, an alumnus, Hanson has decided it’s time to give back to the Club that helped foster great future for his own journey.
“The experience that I’ve had growing in the Boys & Girls Club has always been and will forever be a memorable one for me,” he shared. “This experience has caused a love to grow in me for this Club, and that is why I am here today.’”
After graduation, Hanson attended Fort Valley State University and is now a part of the WCBGC staff as a youth development professional.
It’s a full circle moment for Hanson.
“I have come to realize through the Boys & Girls Club that being an alumnus now gives me the opportunity to be a spokesperson for the Club and what is called the Movement, he shared. “I have seen a lot of changes within the Boys & Girls Club facility and programming, and now I would love to be a part of this Movement. I am so excited for the opportunity to continue here, once as a Club member, and now an alumnus and staff member.”
For Lynn E. Hill, WCBGC Director, having Hanson as a part of the Club is exciting and a wonderful asset to show Club youth the power of taking to heart all members can learn in the Club.
“I took the opportunity to introduce Jahkare to the Club members as an alumnus and showed them how he benefitted from the programs and activities that helped shaped his character into the young man he is today,” he shared. “We also discussed his college studies and announced how he would be joining our staff. Club members were so excited to welcome him.”
Hill continued, “Mr. Jahkare K. Hanson will be an asset to the Boys & Girls Club here at the Walton Unit. His experiences, fond memories, and his code of conduct learned from the Boys & Girls Club will help him to excel in reaching the ‘kids who need us the most.’”
To learn more about Walton County Boys & Girls Club, visit www.bgcncg.com/waltonclubor call 770-207-6279.