Testimony: Johnny Barry

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Testimony:

Johnny Barry

Johnny Barry

Volunteer Liaison

The first evening my family attended the MIX Academy
we really didn’t know what to expect

The first evening my family attended the MIX Academy we really didn’t know what to expect

Our family was immediately drawn by the welcoming culture and the family atmosphere. As our children approached the big screens to choose their classes they quickly realized there were more interesting classes than they could possibly attend. Ezra decided on Mixed Martial Arts and Basketball while Jude chose Piano and Guitar.

Maribel Toan took the time to walk my wife and I from class to class. We were blown away by the creativity of these volunteers and the quality of their programs. We observed a multicultural, multigenerational environment that has since changed our perspective towards serving the community.

Our family was immediately drawn by the welcoming culture and the family atmosphere. As our children approached the big screens to choose their classes they quickly realized there were more interesting classes than they could possibly attend. Ezra decided on Mixed Martial Arts and Basketball while Jude chose Piano and Guitar.

Maribel Toan took the time to walk my wife and I from class to class. We were blown away by the creativity of these volunteers and the quality of their programs. We observed a multicultural, multigenerational environment that has since changed our perspective towards serving the community.

After the first few weeks of attending the MIX we began to see a change in Ezra
After the first few weeks of attending the MIX we began to see a change in Ezra

The caring and fun centered approach to Basketball skills development had allowed him the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the sport. Something he had not previously taken much of an interest in. He began to express a desire to play in his own free time which was a significant victory in our household!

I realized that if this program was having this kind of impact on my son, then it was likely having a far reaching effect throughout the local community. My wife and I consistently observed this hard working group of volunteers tirelessly bring joy to the many who attend. We felt drawn to volunteer and become a deeper part of the MIX community. We felt blessed by what our children were receiving and we wanted to give back to other families in the same way. My children have developed confidence as a result of the skills and techniques they have acquired at the MIX but I am more appreciative for the way they are seen and valued by the volunteers.

The caring and fun centered approach to Basketball skills development had allowed him the opportunity to gain a deeper appreciation for the sport. Something he had not previously taken much of an interest in. He began to express a desire to play in his own free time which was a significant victory in our household!

I realized that if this program was having this kind of impact on my son, then it was likely having a far reaching effect throughout the local community. My wife and I consistently observed this hard working group of volunteers tirelessly bring joy to the many who attend. We felt drawn to volunteer and become a deeper part of the MIX community. We felt blessed by what our children were receiving and we wanted to give back to other families in the same way. My children have developed confidence as a result of the skills and techniques they have acquired at the MIX but I am more appreciative for the way they are seen and valued by the volunteers.

The culture here consistently places a preeminent value on people which keeps bringing so many back time and time again
The culture here consistently places a preeminent value on people which keeps bringing so many back time and time again
Johnny Barry and his family

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