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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Seven

Crowded Summer Beach Scene

PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Seven- A Family Portrait Normally Andy Tapia spends the weekend soaking up family adventures. His life is all about movement as an athletics and recreation photographer and Computer Science & Engineering student. A typical day for Andy would include a little exercise, studying, running errands, homework at Starbucks,

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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter 6 An Attitude of Gratitude

John with his ipad which helps him communicate with others

Many of us have recently stared out of our kitchen or bedroom windows confronted with a sudden lack of connection and an overwhelming urge to move freely in the world, both feelings that John, a resourceful young man with autism, finds familiar. In his most recent poem, this longtime friend of THE MJ PROJECT offers

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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Five- A New Beginning

Sergio in the Shadows

For the past year, my mother and I have been what you might call homeless. At present we have somewhere to stay, but it’s a big burden for everyone involved. So begins Sergio’s application for a Project Resilience Grant from The MJ Project. Now I’m not looking for a pity party, that’s not my style.

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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Four- A Light Meter at the End of the Tunnel

photography equipment

As classrooms across the country gradually transition to digital learning spaces, a lot of attention has been given to providing technological access to all students so that resources don’t stand between them and their achievement. We’ve had to rise to the challenge as a nation to face the digital divide for students, and there are

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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Three-The Great Escape

Photo of Beau, a friend of the MJ PROJECT with a display of donated books

One of the hot topics surrounding COVID-19 has been the extent to which prison populations, both inmates and workers, have been affected by the deadly virus. Friend of THE MJ PROJECT Beau Avila, a prison teacher passionate about this unusual undertaking, was kind enough to share his story and the role MJ plays in helping

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PROJECT RESILIENCE: STORIES FROM THE FRONT Chapter Two- The Power of Commitment

photo collage: Images of Face mask with textbooks, limit 2 sign on a pharmacy shelf, empty streets, and letter to students re: CoVid-19

Five years ago, The MJ Project had the honor of befriending a fifteen year old girl from the small town of London, CA. The recipient of our first personal library — mother looking on proudly as chickens scurried about their backyard — Monse Hernandez displayed the poise, confidence, and humility we knew would serve her

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