By Gary Hume | Nov 19, 2015
As a part of the Treehouse Intergenerational Community, I share my experience and talents in a many ways. I live in a multigenerational, planned neighborhood in Easthampton, Massachusetts where families who have adopted children, or families caring for foster...
By Gary Hume | Nov 19, 2015
The threads of service and education have been woven throughout my entire life. As a native of New York City, and an only child, education, a strong work ethic and service to community was instilled early. My parents migrated from the South to New York in the 1940s to...
By Gary Hume | Nov 10, 2015
I was a Big Sister with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization from 2008 through 2015. I had the pleasure of becoming a friend to my Little Brother as we explored and experienced different activities – from a simple breakfast at IHOP to an evening on the town...
By Gary Hume | Nov 10, 2015
I am a longtime volunteer and donor for the Community Partnership for Child Development (CPCD) and serving as chairperson for its board of directors. CPCD is an organization through which all young children and their families can realize their full potential in a...
By Gary Hume | Nov 10, 2015
When I was 28 years old, I came to the United States from Colombia in South America with big dreams. With patience, a lot of classes and an American husband, I learned the English language with what some say is a charming accent. My dream of getting a college degree...
