Donovan! Congratulations on having the courage to share your dream for the world and for being a leader in your community! 2 seeds: 1. It's Possible and 2. Action = Results. I can really see your desire to make a positive difference and to build a social business! Great social media skills getting one of the highest votes - Networking, relationships and local support are all important factors to start up success. There are 3 things that I would recommend: 1. The book: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill, "The Power" by Rhonda Byrns, "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins and "Rich Dad Poor Dad." I'd also watch a movie called "The Secret" if you haven't watched it already. With your non-profit, Dreams in the Air, promote your tribe to fly! Higher than ever before! Continue to stay positive and expand your leadership and growth! Get a mentor. Find someone who is doing what you want to do! One of the greatest lessons I've ever learned! Surround yourself with people that support you, are doing extraordinary things and share common values. Invest in yourself - not necessarily money, but time - take the time to learn what is out there, what funding, resources etc. reach out to different key community leaders (in government , schools, etc.) and seek to learn the biographies and stories of other successful young people:) One day, it will be your story! This is the goal of SociaLIGHT! Keep shining and all the best!
Thank you to everyone that has voted for me and believed in my idea. Special shout out to my street team who continues to go hard for me in my community. I really appreciate all the love and support and I promise if I win you will not be disappointed. Just a few more days left! I'll see you at the top!
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My name is Donovan Brooks, I'm 26 years old and I live in the Lawrence Heights neighbourhood of Toronto. I have a lot of passion to help my neighbourhood, which is facing a lot of challenges right now.
I'm the right person for this business because I have experience in home repair and and I know the struggles that people in Lawrence Heights face, because I've lived them all.
My goal is to one day operate my own nonprofit, Dream in The Air, side-by-side with my business, helping young people achieve their dreams through coaching, guidance and motivation.
Please vote for me and help me bring hope back to Lawrence Heights!
Business Description:
One of the biggest challenges in Lawrence Heights is the lack of opportunities, especially for young people. Around here, stealing and selling drugs are the two main career choices, because there are so few other possibilities.
Great Heights Home Repair will do home repair in the Lawrence Heights area and surrounding communities: drywall, carpentry, plumbing and other basic repairs. We'll give young people from Lawrence Heights on-the-job training and employment, and we'll encourage savings (something that doesn't exist in LH) through a shared employee investment fund. Our trainees will work side-by-side with skilled tradespeople from LH, and as they gain more skills they'll take on more difficult work and eventually train the new round of trainees, moving up to more senior roles and responsibilities.
Through a dedication to customer service and by adressing many of the issues most homeowners have with the home repair business, we'll grow our customer base one satisfied home owner at a time!
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Donovan, how can I get in touch with you. We have a potential customer and a potential worker for you (with experience).
Donovan! Congratulations on having the courage to share your dream for the world and for being a leader in your community! 2 seeds: 1. It's Possible and 2. Action = Results. I can really see your desire to make a positive difference and to build a social business! Great social media skills getting one of the highest votes - Networking, relationships and local support are all important factors to start up success. There are 3 things that I would recommend: 1. The book: "Think and Grow Rich" by Napolean Hill, "The Power" by Rhonda Byrns, "Awaken the Giant Within" by Tony Robbins and "Rich Dad Poor Dad." I'd also watch a movie called "The Secret" if you haven't watched it already. With your non-profit, Dreams in the Air, promote your tribe to fly! Higher than ever before! Continue to stay positive and expand your leadership and growth! Get a mentor. Find someone who is doing what you want to do! One of the greatest lessons I've ever learned! Surround yourself with people that support you, are doing extraordinary things and share common values. Invest in yourself - not necessarily money, but time - take the time to learn what is out there, what funding, resources etc. reach out to different key community leaders (in government , schools, etc.) and seek to learn the biographies and stories of other successful young people:) One day, it will be your story! This is the goal of SociaLIGHT! Keep shining and all the best!
Lawrence Heights stand up! One more day! Let's make it count!
Thank you to everyone that has voted for me and believed in my idea. Special shout out to my street team who continues to go hard for me in my community. I really appreciate all the love and support and I promise if I win you will not be disappointed. Just a few more days left! I'll see you at the top!
I see you doing your thing! Your street team goes hard in the paint! keep up the good work, I salute u!