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I used to think that organizing was intimidating. And then I learned that most people care about the ideas of others. So now I know that organizing with others brings a good sense of community.

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I used to think that making change was hard. And then I realized that I am not alone and others want to join in the journey for change with me. So now I feel change is not out of reach because of all the support others give.

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I used to think I wasn't cut out for SJ and Advocacy work.  But then I learned I could do it and I don't do it alone.  So now, I'm ready.

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I used to think I was not meant for this work Than O learned that it is not what you are meant for but what the world needs from you. So now I am ready to go out and lead on the best way I know how

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I used to think making social change was impossible and a waste of time. And then I learned on the power of 1on1s, organizing, listening sessions, and group work. So now I work together with my team to make sustainable and positive change in my community.

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I used to think that someone young could not make change. And then I learned we are the future and we have to be the change. So now I talk more about world problems and how To advocate for them.

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I used to think that someone young could not make change. And then I learned we are the future and we have to be the change. So now I talk more about world problems and how To advocate for them.

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I used to think that organizing started with a topic and a group already passionate/informed about it. And then I learned that it is important to do relational research and build coalitions. So now I will consider how to reach out to new allies, individuals and groups that I might not have identified before.

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I used to think that community organizing was scary and isolated, but then I learned that people will have my back and stand alongside me, so now I have the courage to speak out to help my community.

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I used to think that organizing a listening session would be impossible for us youth. And then I learned that you just have to write it all out and organize with your group. So now I am confident we will be able to make it possible.

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I used to think that organizing a listening session would be impossible for us youth. And then I learned that you just have to write it all out and organize with your group. So now I am confident we will be able to make it possible.

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I used to think that I couldnt insight change, but then I learned I can find support for change, so now I am dedicating myself to change.

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I used to think that activism was about pushing a certain politically ideology.
But then I learned that activism, at its heart, is  mirroring Christ, listening to your neighbors, and trying to respond with kindness.
Now I am excited to do our listening sessions in the fall.

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I used to think I wasn’t cut out for work like this. And then I learned I had the tools around me to do whatever I wanted. So now I’ll spend the last year at Brophy utilizing them to the fullest.

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I used to think that starting advocacy and service work was difficult and scary. Then I learned about building relationships and connections. Now I am excited to listen to and talk with others in my community and in other communities.

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I used to think that it was easy to organize a gathering to inform people on a topic. And then I learned how much work is needed to make something effective and impactful happen. So now I am grateful for all the people who spend so much time putting events together.

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I used to think that it was easy to organize a gathering to inform people on a topic. And then I learned how much work is needed to make something effective and impactful happen. So now I am grateful for all the people who spend so much time putting events together.

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I used to think that I had to connect with all of my supporters. And then I learned that I can rely on certain supporters to engage others into the topics I am addressing. So now I can expand my actions by relying on others. 

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I used to think that I had to connect with all of my supporters. And then I learned that I can rely on certain supporters to engage others into the topics I am addressing. So now I can expand my actions by relying on others. 

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that research was just googling things and reading. And then the Ignite program helped me understand what research meetings consist of, which is many different type of people who are brought in by the relationships and bonds that were made So now I know what a research meeting really is.

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I used to think that I didn't have the resources or the power to create change. And then I learned that others in my community are creating change in Ignite. So now I will participate in the listening sessions, research meetings, and etc. to help create change that will benefit my community.

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I used to think it was impossible to approach those who don’t want to be educated then I learned that I just need to use the right approach so now I will move forward with skills to educate unapproachable people

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I used to think that I would have to do this on my own. And then I learned that it is a group effort. So now I feel more confident going forward.

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I used to think I was in this work alone and needed to figure everything out by myself. And then I learned how supportive this community is and the sheer mass of people willing to dive in. So now I feel more confident and strong to enact larger change and elevate what I have learned to high levels

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I used to think that I couldn't find a starting point to very impactful social justice action. And then I learned the steps, processes, and experiences from leaders. So now I can set out to accomplish my goals for affecting my community. 

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I used to think that I couldn't find a starting point to very impactful social justice action. And then I learned the steps, processes, and experiences from leaders. So now I can set out to accomplish my goals for affecting my community. 

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I used to think that this type of work could be pretty easy. And then I learned that a lot of time and effort goes into it. So now I recognize and respect more the work all others do in the same field.

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I used to think that planning and organizing listening sessions was fairly straightforward, and getting people to come was simple. Then I learned how many people there really are for us to contact and hopefully interact with. So now I am better prepared to organize listening sessions with my   cohort.

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I used to think that planning and organizing listening sessions was fairly straightforward, and getting people to come was simple. Then I learned how many people there really are for us to contact and hopefully interact with. So now I am better prepared to organize listening sessions with my   cohort.

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i used to think that all injustices were completely unrelated to each other. And then i learned that most injustices are all connected through intersectionality. So now i am more aware of how rooted these issues really are.

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I used to think I was doing as much as I could as I could for my school. And then I learned so many more different ways to make my school community more inclusive. So now I can make my school a better place for all of its students.