Use our cities' untapped talent: Eyvette Jones-Johnson at TEDx SkidRow

Eyvette Jones-Johnson's single aim is to help us recognize the untapped potential of America's homeless and working poor and engage it. She is the founder and executive director of Urban Possibilities (UP), a non-profit that inspires at-risk adults to use their gifts as a catalyst for change --and creates public performances for communities to experience the results.
Based in Los Angeles, America's homeless capital, Urban Possibilities' clients live in Skid Row missions, shelters and low-income housing weathering life's toughest conditions yet not giving up. Jones-Johnson believes their resilience, ingenuity and courage against the odds are powerful reservoirs that can ultimately transform underserved communities. Using success theory, creativity and the power of story as the medium, clients rediscover their worth and learn that even in poverty they have access to unlimited possibilities.
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[@ninipooh03]

Thanks Eyvette for showing us the difference one person can make in the lives of persons less fortunate. Your passion and dedication to the homeless and working poor is a program that should be duplicated around the country. Though I have heard of and seen programs for the unfortunate , I have never witnessed a program as creative as the one you have developed.
My prayer is that cities around the country will offer resources and space to duplicate Urban Possibilities.

[@andremadethis]

Thank you for this talk. Inspiring and affirming!

[@CedricMcCay]

Amen! What a powerful message and convincing appeal.... I'm so proud of your commitment and determination to make a difference in the lives of people! Bravo!!

[@heathercolors]

BH
Oprah is going to hear about you! Your life is going to grow deeper, still, BH! Baruch Hashem! Blessed be 'The Name'! Thank you!!

[@jonathanbeaudette]

You're awesome!!

[@alexusrhone8854]

All. Of. This.

[@ninipooh03]

I did not sign my name to the comment just posted 2 minutes ago.
Bobbie Jones