K elly Hill-Ross’ monthly social media talk show, The Kelly Hill Ross Show, will feature New Vision House of Hope on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter in the fall. But her relationship with NVHOH runs much deeper than a feature story. Her cousin, Harold, was incarcerated for fifty years at eighteen. He was like a brother to her. Upon his release, he needed a sponsor and a place to stay. So, Kelly took him to New Vision House of Hope. “ He was never a problem child; he was a nice person. He just hung with the wrong crowd.” But, after fifty years in prison, everything was now brand new to him. NVHOH gave him foundational support and reintegrated him back into society. “He even worked with NVHOH for a while!” And so did Kelly. While Harold was still part of the program, she designed workshops for clients needing life skills
training. “They need that foundation and someone to guide them. And that’s what I did.” She brought guest speakers, such as a nurse to discuss health and hygiene and a nutritionist to discuss food preparation and eating healthy. Sadly, her cousin passed away from COVID, but Kelly has kept her connection with NVHOH. She now works as an independent contractor. Being a creative person, some of her programs are pretty entertaining. “ In one of my workshops, clients displayed their talent, like singing, reminding them that they have skills.” In another self- affirming workshop, they all wore hats with the request: “Now describe yourself in relation to this hat.” Yet another, they all wore masks and were asked to “identify who you’re hiding behind.” Hidden behind a mask, they felt more comfortable opening up.
Kelly Hill Ross Show: Fall Feature Will Shine a Light on NVHOH
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