Mr. Jackson always supported me and wanted me to better myself than I wanted to. Mr. Jackson believed in me and took the time to get to know the struggles that I have been through in my life. Mr. Jackson did not judge me, he accepted me, motivated me and it was obvious to see that he truly cared. I went from possibly facing years in prison for one bad decision to finishing probation, graduating from high school and landing a career at REI. Know I am able to help my family financially and would like to pay it forward to a youth that is once like I was.