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Glastonbury Teen Gives Back

Glastonbury High School senior Claire Candelori participated in a life-changing summer experience. Claire was accepted into Leadership Greater Hartford's Summer Nexus program, a week-long leadership program for urban and suburban youth, grades 10 to 12, that fosters connections and community involvement through interactive workshops and service learning activities. 

According to Claire, participating in Summer Nexus allowed her to "improve and learn how to work with a diverse group by taking part in the community service project, to communicate professionally and effectively from the public speaking workshop and cultural celebration presentation, and grow in confidence and gain the knowledge necessary to be a successful leader today." 

Candelori's  Summer Nexus cohort planned and implemented a community service project that partnered with The Lisa Lane Farm of the Wintonberry Land Trust. The students received donations of shovels, spades, garbage bags, etc. totaling over $700 and spent the day helping to clear the land and give the farm a spring cleaning. They also participated in various leadership workshops, activities, and had the opportunity to meet prominent community leaders.

Claire credits the program with giving her "the opportunity to step out of my comfort zone, as well as develop strong friendships. I am so happy and grateful that I was given this opportunity.  It is an experience that I will never forget."
         
Summer Nexus 2014 Session Two is being offered August 4 to 10.  Only a few spots remain.  For more information visit www.leadershipgh.org or call 860-951-6161, x1100.

Leadership Greater Hartford (LGH) is the most comprehensive nonprofit community leadership organization in the country. It provides leadership training to individuals ranging from high school age to retirees, with community service projects featured in most  programs.  These projects and the program graduates continue to have lasting impact in the Hartford region.  For more information about how to be a participant or sponsor or to inquire about customized training with Leadership Greater Hartford, call 860-951-6161 (x1800), email info@leadershipgh.org, visit www.leadershipgh.org, or like LGH on Facebook.



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