From time to time we have shared and will continue to share, with our client’s permission, highlights of work done together. This month, we are honored to highlight a day spent with The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program.
The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program (FWEP) was begun in one of the most challenging neighborhoods of Houston, Texas over twenty years ago by its current and Founding Director, Ernest McMillan. FWEP is comprised of twenty full and part-time staff as well as countless volunteers who work to create opportunities for young men from that community to achieve and succeed.
Recently, on the recommendation of Jorge Batres a participant in the “What One Person Can Do” conversation when he worked at Houston Works (now a staff member at FWEP), I went to the FWEP for a one day workshop.
Having spent a fair amount of time with Ernest over the phone prior to my visit, I knew this workshop was important to him. Important because he has always valued his staff and even more important now that he was considering the leadership transition that would be necessary before long. Continue Reading →
