Partner Testimonials

We build relationships with our partners from the beginning through the delivery of program services. We feel we have accomplished our goal for success when our partners express the following:

Nedra Redd Director of Program Development BGCCM	Shanta Villanueva Abstinence Instructor Crestwood Baptist Church

Believes the abstinence program complements BGCCM’s overall youth development strategy: “We teach our kids how to make smart decisions and how to stay healthy. Abstinence education is every bit as important as the alcohol and drug prevention programs we have. We’re thankful to have partners like Mississippi Community Partnership to reinforce our message to youth,” said Redd.

Explains why she chooses to educate others on abstinence with Mississippi Community Partnership, “This class comes as a personal experience for me because my oldest brother is HIV positive, who has had it for about 15 years now, but I don’t want other people to have to live like that. So, that’s why I have chosen to teach this class, to educate others”.