One of the first things Dontrell noticed when he arrived at Highfields’ Onondaga Campus for the Phoenix program was the facilities team. There were three men who would fix…
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Steve Helps Kids Become Successful Adults
When a friend suggested that Steve Swart disc jockey a talent show at Highfields, he wasn’t sure it was something he wanted to do. He had never worked with…
When Teachers Play GAMES
When you give afterschool program facilitators a problem, they find an answer. That’s what they are trained to do – think on their feet and find solutions. Brenda Weck,…
Grant Gives Counselors Opportunity to Motivate
"I want to be someone my son can look up to," Chris Robinson said and looked at the room of counselors standing before him. "Family is important to…
A Family Legacy
TaKarra Wilson takes after her dad and uncles. They’re tough but they all have big hearts. That might be why they’re so good at being residential counselors. TaKarra…
The Resource Queen of Clinton County
Erika Phillips is always running. A mother of four, a Highfields Wraparound facilitator for Clinton County and an active member of her community, she keeps her schedule full.…