Behind the Purpose

For Fred Berry, volunteering is about one thing: helping kids. After spending 36 years working as a business administrator, Fred retired and began looking for ways to give back to the young people in his community. For the past three years, he has volunteered with Freedom City's After-School Program, where he works directly with students on their academic skills and encourages them along the way. His commitment to young people extends well beyond Freedom City. Fred has served

When you ask Judy what she enjoys most about Freedom City, her answer isn't about programs or numbers; it's about the children. "The children and parents bring me immense joy and keep me going. I love seeing the confidence and academic growth in each child." Whether she's celebrating a student's successful math test, hearing a parent share how much their family loves Freedom City, or watching students model the positive behaviors they've learned, Judy finds that these everyda