Finding Her Voice
Aradia joined OhanaHC as a quiet freshman at Hammond High School, still figuring out where she belonged. Like many young people, she was looking for connection, encouragement, and people she could trust.
Investing in What People Can Become
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OhanaHC is built on a simple belief: when you invest in people, you give them more room to grow.
That means taking the time to see someone’s strengths, recognize their potential, and show up with encouragement and opportunity.
When young people are surrounded by adults who see their potential, show up consistently, and choose to focus on what’s possible, that investment can ripple far beyond one relationship.
In this video, a student explores the power of social investment and what can happen when a community chooses to see the good in people and help it grow.
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From the Farm to Shark Tank
Why should someone choose OhanaHC? We asked our youth to make the case in an OhanaHC Shark Tank Competition during our summer program.
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Jada F.
When Jada joined OhanaHC during her senior year at Guilford Park High School, she was thinking about what came next.
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Every story here started with an introduction
Somebody told a ninth grader about OhanaHC. If you know a young person in Howard County who could use more adults in their corner, connect us.