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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Rebecca Jha, Student from Armory Foundation
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Rebecca Jha, a student from the Armory Foundation, testifies about the importance of nonprofit organizations in supporting youth mental health and development. She shares personal experiences with after-school programs and advocates for increased funding for youth-serving nonprofits.
- Highlights the impact of Kipps Bay Boys and Girls Club on her and her siblings' development
- Urges increased funding for nonprofits like Kipps Bay Boys and Girls Club, Armory Foundation, and Star CGI
- Emphasizes that mental health support through nonprofits is a necessity, not a luxury, for community well-being
Student
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Okay.
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Hello, my name is Rebecca Jha and I am a student at the Army Foundation.
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Thank you for the opportunity to speak today about the critical role nonprofit plays in supporting mental health and why additional funding is essential for our communities.
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I have personally experienced and seen the impact of nonprofit everywhere I go.
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My siblings and I went to an after school called Kipps Bay Boys and Girls Club from elementary to middle school.
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It was a place for us to hang out after school and learn new new and many things.
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This is a place where my sister picked up her love of basketball and got to practice these skills in the open gym.
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It's a place where I found my love of dancing.
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All these things are something you don't get to see and practice at school for more than forty five minutes.
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And, having a place where you can practice for as long as you want with support and someone to teach you how to get better is very fundamental for us and the community.
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Keeping kids off the streets after school and giving them a place to freely express themselves.
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I urge you to consider increasing funding for youth serving nonprofits like Kipps Bay Boys and Girls Club d four for students in k to k through 12, the Army Foundation that helps track stars through high school and college, and Star CGI for girls and females to learn more about the world and the power we hold to change it and upgrade it.
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Investing in mental health support through nonprofits is an investment in well-being and future of our communities.
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Thank you for your time and commitment to supporting young people.
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In closing, mental health support is not a luxury, it is a necessity.
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Nonprofits like Kipps Bay Boys and Girls Club, Star CGI, DFOY all play a vital role in ensuring young people have access to the care and support they need.
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With additional funding, we can continue to to provide safe spaces, mentorship and critical resources that truly change lives.
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I appreciate the opportunity to share my experience and advocate for increased support.
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Thank you.