YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Nestled in the Washington Heights neighborhood in NYC, is a group of people that aim to empower their surrounding community. The organization is called YALD and providing young people with the skills and confidence that they need to achieve their dreams is the mission. YALD has been serving their community for over a decade. There is a lot more behind the scenes than just football games on Saturdays.
YALD. The Podcast (hosted by Aldo B. Martin).
Fist and Twist
Today, we meet two more YALD volunteers. One is the coach of the Falcons, while the other is the Giants' coach. Leandro and Fernando, otherwise known as Footer and Fern, to which they have dubbed themselves as Fist and Twist. The two of them recount how they came aboard, and their first impressions of the organization. They talk about working with the kids through out the years. They also take us on a trip down memory lane and recount a moment that is a source of pain for Footer, while a moment of elation for Fern.
For more information or to get involved, visit https://yald.org
Other Podcasts by Aldo B. Martin
Finding James Baldwin: The Magpie Years
The Reclamation
The Fatherhood Project
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