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How are you doing, my name is Bicell Walker, I'm with PowerCorps PHL, and AmeriCorps program
located in Philadephia, PA.
What I did before I joined AmeriCorps, I was out on the streets.
What changed my point of view, was I had my first child, so I knew I had to change my
ways, had to do better because I didn't want my
daughter growing up in that environment.
My experience in AmeriCorps has been great and I advise anybody who has that opportunity
to take it and do good with it, because chances like this don't come by everyday
and we all need that second chance to do good and take advantage of these opportunities.
My typical day, I start off at 5 in the morning, I get myself ready, I get my girls ready,
I make breakfast, I drop them off at daycare, and I am at work
at 8 o'clock in the morning. Then we start service from there, and whatever project we
have, we do it.
When I look at the streets of Philadeplhia I am very open-minded I am willing to help.
If I see a tree with a branch hanging down I say "man that's something we need to get
to right there".
Now I'm willing to do community service, it's not about the money, it's all about helping
giving someone that support, helping the community, making the community;
safer, greener for our kids and their kids.
AmeriCorps opened the door for me and made me see things from a different point of view.
Right now I'm thinking of going back to school for business and culinary
because I like to cook and would like to open my own restaurant.
AmeriCorps gave me that push that I needed to get things going.
Hi, I'm Mayor Mike Nutter, the city of Philadelphia. I'm extremely proud of our Philadelphian,
Bicell Walker, here's a man who's overcome great odds to
be here at this meeting with us today. Bicell's work is an example of the
great opportunity that AmeriCorps provides even for young people who are experiencing
challenges in their lives. Mayors all across the United States of America
should look to AmeriCorps to solve many of the challenges and problems that they face.
Bicell Walker is a great example of what AmeriCorps can do, he's an AmeriCorps member - he's making
a difference in Philadelphia.