It’s easy to get stuck in the tunnel vision of our next goal or milestone, but tapping into the power of community is the ticket to true transformation. And nothing proves that like nutritional brand Quest’s mission to champion inspirational individuals who are on a personal quest to make an impact in their local communities. Quest recently awarded grants to four lucky recipients who are making a difference in their local communities. These four individuals and their organizations serve as a much-needed reminder for all of us to get engaged with our local communities… There’s so much we can do to make a difference in the world just beyond our doorstep, and we’re about to prove it to you. Meet Paulana Lamonier: As a game changer in the Greater New York Area, Paulana works with her organization, Black People Will Swim, to smash the stereotype that Black people don’t swim. With the Quest grant, she is pursuing nonprofit organization status while certifying new team members to become American Red Cross–certified swim instructors. Meet Brandon Johnson: Through his organization Create Now, Brandon is working to empower at-risk and high-risk youth and young adults, ages 3 to 24, through healing and supportive arts programs. Brandon is using his Quest grant to teach youth about nutrition, create new events and programming covering areas like music and fashion, and take the local youth on fun, engaging field trips. Devon’s first book, Earth Women, is coming soon. To learn more, join the mailing list, and receive updates, head to www.devonbarrowwriting.com.
