The first time I came to the Northeast Ministry I was 5 years old.; I was put in the summer program by my mom, and at first, I thought I was going to hate it because I didn’t know anybody, and I was really shy, but to my surprise I had the time of my life. I learned many things.; After my first year I haven’t missed a summer since, either going to summer camp as a camper or as a counselor.; I always enjoyed every minute of being at Northeast Ministry.

The ministry has been helping me throughout my life whether it is homework or going on trips. Many of the programs that I have participated in helped me conquer some of my fears such as: being away from home and riding on an airplane. My fondest memories will always be the camping experiences at Camp Hope and the two-week hiking at the North Carolina Outward Bound School.; These experiences gave me the confidence that I could do anything and allowed me to meet people from all over America, who became friends for life.

My family has been very fortunate to have the Northeast Ministry in our lives. The staff has always provided for us when times were tough and many other families in the housing development. The ministry has giving my brothers and many children the opportunities to see many professional baseball and basketball games that we could not afford.

This fall I will either be enrolled at East Stroudsburg or Moravian College (accepted at both) where I will continue my education towards becoming a high school history teacher. Someday I would like to become a guidance counselor, so I can help young adults the way that Northeast Ministry has been helping me all my life.

Zachary Borghi