Keys-Born, Gator-Made: The Places That Built Me
Introduction: You Carry Places With You Some people grow up in one place their whole life. One house, one school, one hometown. That wasn’t me. I moved a lot as a kid. Not across the world—but enough to always feel like I was starting over. From the quiet streets of Cave City, Kentucky, to the […]
The Nonprofit Next Door: Building Impact Without a Big Budget
Starting with Nothing But Purpose When I launched GALAXI—Gainesville Area Lacrosse Inc.—I didn’t have a grant writer, a donor list, or a shiny website. I had a plastic tote full of used lacrosse gear, a passion for the sport, and a desire to give kids in my community a shot they might not otherwise have. […]