Impact Detroit Magazine Impact Detroit Holiday Issue 2013 | Página 7

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Casted as “Buddy” in Sparkle

Sparkle is my debut as an actor. Although, I have read for
a few. I'm hoping that I can do more acting in the future. I
really enjoyed being a part of the making of Sparkle
especially because it was filmed in the city of Detroit.
The film has a strong message of Hope which is
empowering. And, as you know, Mack and Third tries to
create Hope, too. I am passionate about creating

“I got an “F” in a music class!"
awareness about the plight of the homeless while at the
same time create recourses, too. Because I was homeless
myself, this has become my mission, so to speak. I think
that when we are allowed to overcome barriers, we also
have a responsibility and the privilege to give back, to
reach back and to hopefully help somebody. To and
inspire somebody. There are a pleather of places where
people can give to help others, Susan. I encourage your
readers to give back this

holiday and beyond. If they are not giving to Mack and
Third, there are organizations that will be more than
happy to
have you to come down and volunteer your time and
your resources like, Forgotten Harvest, Rescue
Mission and so on!
When people want to give, it’s not hard to find a
place to give to. If you want to give to us you can
contact us at Mack and Third. I never had a plan

to rid myself of being homeless. No. I gave up my
plan. One of the ways I overcame homelessness is I
stopped isolating myself and started to listen to other
folk who knew a better way to live. I started
implementing some principals in my life that helped
me get over homelessness. Those principles include
but are not limited to, surrendering and believing in
God. Doing self-inventory and being honest with
myself. Then caring that message, that ‘plan’ to
others.

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