34 | January/February 2019
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Following in Lassetter's footsteps, intern Ieshia
West from Methodist University has accepted a
part-time position as the C2E manager and volunteer
coordinator. A recent graduate in the Bachelor of Social
Work program, West credits her time at Connections
with her decision to work with the homeless sector.
"I did not know much about this population prior to
coming here but now I am passionate about working
with them," she said. "I feel I am part of something
special at Connections and I do not want to leave."
Masters level intern Shaneka Smith has similar
sentiments. Working on her degree from Delaware
State University's online program, Smith relates well to
her clients due to her own history.
"I was in the situation of homelessness myself before
so I feel I am in a good place to help," she said. "I enjoy
developing one-on-one relationships with my clients
and helping them set individual goals, just like I am
reaching my own goals through a lot of hard work and
dedication."
Connections of Cumberland County interns like
these are helping to make a difference for homeless
women and children in the Fayetteville area. You might
say they connect the dots in order to improve the lives
of others, and their own.
Intern Ieshia West from Methodist University
has accepted a part-time position as the C2E
manager and volunteer coordinator.
