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The Power of a Hand Up: How Why We Beg is Empowering Individuals with Disabilities

Updated: Mar 3, 2024

The Power of a Hand Up: How Why We Beg is Empowering Individuals with Disabilities In a world that often focuses on the limitations of individuals with disabilities, Why We Beg is a shining example of how a hand up can make all the difference. Founded by a legally blind and autistic individual. At the heart of Why We Beg is the belief that everyone deserves a chance to thrive, regardless of their disabilities. Anthonys unique selling point is his commitment to use all donation as a hand up not hand out, ensuring that he and his mother can become self-sufficient. This commitment to self-sufficiency is a key value of Why We Beg, emphasizing the importance of empowering individuals with disabilities to take control of their own lives. One of the ways that Why We Beg supports individuals with disabilities is by connecting donors with charitable causes and organizations. Through their website, donors can follow and see where their donations are spent, and how they are making a difference in the lives of the founder and his mother. This transparency is crucial in building trust and ensuring that donors feel confident in their contributions. But Why We Beg doesn't stop at financial support. Why We Beg also emphasizes the importance of job training for individuals with disabilities by participating and encouraging others to participate in Texas workforce programs. By providing opportunities for individuals to gain skills and experience, Why We Beg is helping to break down barriers and create a more inclusive society. The founder of Why We Beg is also pursuing certification as a dog trainer, and this aspect can be incorporated into the message of Why We Beg. By highlighting the founder's journey and passion for dog training, Why We Beg is able to inspire others and show that disabilities don't have to limit one's dreams and aspirations. Ultimately, Why We Beg is more than just a Mission It is a community of individuals with disabilities, coming together to support and uplift one another. The vibrant and uplifting image of the diverse group of individuals with disabilities, standing together with smiles on their faces and their arms raised in unity, perfectly captures the spirit of Why We Beg. So, the next time you think about giving a handout, consider the power of a hand up. By supporting Missions like Why We Beg, you can help empower individuals with disabilities to overcome obstacles, achieve their goals, and create a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Together, we can make a difference.

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EDUCATION

     Granite Hills High School – El Cajon, CA  Class of 2018

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Papa John 2023- present 

  • Pizza maker 

  • Manager 

Security  2022- feb 2024

  • Armed and unarmed 

  • Managed security operations, ensuring safety and compliance at various clubs and venues by 

  • overseeing arm and disarm procedures.

 

Sonic drive-in Ennis Texas               April 29/2020 - 2023

Shift Manager

  • Handler monetary transaction

  • Closing shift 

  • Assisting the General Manager

  • Managing the daily operations to provide quality food in a clean, safe, and efficient manner

 

24/7 Seven Eleven El Cajon, CA     November 15/19- March 27/20

  • Handler monetary transaction

  • Retail 

  • willing to work any shift. 

  • Maintenance of cleanliness  

 

California Fish Grill El Cajon, CA                     July 11/19- November 20/19

  • Fry cook

  • Food presentations 

  • Taco line cook

  • Dishes 

  • Prep 

  • Opening and closing 

 

Chicken Charlie Del Mar Fair, CA                           May 31/19- July 4/19

  • Fry cook

  • Server

  • Prep 

  • Cleaning and restocking 

 

Little Big Burger Mission Valley, CA                      April 2018- February 2019

  • Associate

  • Customer service, Handled monetary transactions, cleaning, and restocking

  • Fast food cook 

  • Morning Shift, Night shift,  and closing

  •  

 

 

Caramel Corn El Cajon, CA                                       June 2017- April 2018

  • Cooked caramel popcorn and kettle popcorn

  • Cashier 

  • Night shift, closing 

  • Customer service, sampling, cleaning, and restocking 

 

 El Cajon Library – El Cajon, CA      June 2015 – August 2015

Library Assistant – Pre-Employment Training Program          

  • Organized and sorted books into their proper shelves

  • Answered customers’ questions and concerns regarding books and movies

  • Located books and brought to front desk to fulfill customers’ orders

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

El Cajon Seventh-Day Adventist Church – El Cajon, CA                                          January 2016 – Present

Food Pantry Volunteer – Tuesday Evenings from 1:30-6:00pm

  • Handled and packaged food for donation to families 

  • Sorted and organized new donations into pantry

  • Cleaned pantry and took inventory on food

 

 

 

 

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps – San Diego, CAMay 2014 – May 2018 

Rank E-2: Seaman Apprentice – Fort Fisher Division

  • March in formation, exercise in drills, and participate in obstacle courses

  • Clean Fort Fisher division headquarters building

  • Study and take tests based on Basic Military Requirements (BMRs) and ranking coursework

  • operation (food service)

Cross Country & Track – El Cajon, CA.                  September 2016

Granite Hills High School 

 

 

 

 

Young Master Chef Competition – San Diego, CA                 April 2016

Promises 2 Kids San Diego Program 

  • Cooking Competition for a healthy dinner or dessert dish to be judged by a panel

  • Entered a dinner dish: Turkey with Orange Sauce

 

Young Master Chef Competition – San Diego, CA                May  2017

Promises 2 Kids San Diego Program

  • Cooking Competition for a healthy dinner or dessert dish to be judged by a panel

  • First Place dessert dish:  shortbread with vanilla ice cream, cooked pineapple and mango, topped with coconut 

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