Why I Chose To Work In Uplifting The Community

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I want to join NCNW because I believe this organization does a large amount of work in uplifting the community and I am very passionate about giving back. Having grown up in Brooklyn, New York I was able to receive a lot of mentorship and advice from various sources, all of which has allowed me to be in this space currently. I believe it is important to honor the work others put into me by now dedicating my time and effort into helping someone

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