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My mom, a single parent, was doing everything she could to take care of us, but it was hard. Real hard.

I was helping at home, but I wasn’t pushing myself to do better. I was just... stuck.

If you would’ve told me three years ago I’d be here, writing this, I probably wouldn’t have believed you.

Deep down, I knew I needed something different. I just didn’t know what.

Jimmie's Story

I’ll never forget my first day working on the mountain and let me warn you, it wasn’t pretty.

Lookout Mountain Conservancy had a banner year in 2023 with a growing impact for conservation and community!

I have always had a passion for preserving the environment.

My journey with Lookout Mountain Conservancy began when I was in high school. You see, I moved here in 2018 from Uganda.

I’ve been through a lot of changes in my life. We used to live in Indiana, and when I was in 2nd grade, my family moved to Chattanooga. I am the youngest of four. I have always been my mom’s baby, but when I was thirteen, my dad died.

At first, I wasn't sure about joining. I mean, going outside and getting paid for it sounded cool, but it wasn't exactly my thing. Then, JaMaal,

Joining Lookout Mountain Conservancy through The Howard School Leadership Program was a pivotal moment for me.

When I first heard about Lookout Mountain Conservancy, I was skeptical.

Lookout Mountain Conservancy — an amazing organization where I was able to learn about and better myself. I think of LMC and The Howard School Leadership Program as the place where I found myself.