I had the opportunity to work for ACH Clear Pathways last Winter and will be working for them again next Winter. I teach Digital Photography and Giga Pan Technology to a wide range of youth. The students were excited to use the equipment and record each other with the camera to create interesting panoramic artistic shots as well as using the video camera to create a video of each other performing. You can watch a video about ACH Clear Pathways here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L--CooapbQw It was partially directed and created by the students themselves.
One of the things that impresses me most about the program is attendance and family involvement. The same students continue to attend and participate throughout the year and year after year. Because of this high participation, we get to work with a lot of siblings and cousins and often get to meet their parents and other relatives when they come pick them up or when they attend community events. I love the community that is built around ACH and the creativity and empowerment it cultivates.
Review from The Pittsburgh Foundation
I enjoy volunteering and learning about fund raising activities. The fund raising committee members share a common bond, a successful financial outcome . This organization has been long over due in the community. I would like to personally THANK Executive Director, Ms Tyian Battles for her tireless efforts in developing and executing this ACH Clear Pathways Agency. Ms Battles is truly an inspiration to all that come in contact with her. The laughter and smiles on the children's faces after participating in the activities, swimming , karate, girl scouts etc are priceless. Keep up the great work.
ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS 2ND ANNUAL JAZZ BENEFIT CONCERT, AT THE CONSOLE ENERGY LEXUS CLUB WAS THE MOST SOPHISTICATED, CLASSY, INFORMATIVE, EVENT THAT I HAVE BEEN TO IN YEARS. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TYIAN BATTLE, EXCEEDED HER EXPECTATION OF HOSTING, HONORING, PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH DIGNITY AND RESPECT. ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS IS AN ORGANAZATION THAT IS 501C3, UNITED WAY ID# 10532885, PROCLAMATION CITY OF PGH, ACH CLEAR PATHWAYS DAY EVERY JULY 21ST. WORKING WITH CHILDREN TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THERE LIFE. GREAT JOB TY