We are passionately helping those in need
I am Kowjuana Ross-Kirkland, Executive Director, of Love My Life Inc. (LML). I have been a dedicated teacher of youth in special education programs, a coach for school and community athletic teams, a mentor and sponsor for children and young adults. I am also a local business owner, mother and wife. At times it is almost overwhelming, but I have always felt compelled to try and help change the course of our future by changing the path of our youth.
I remember when our communities were bursting with mentors and volunteers in our school and community centers. I am glad to say, I was one of the youths that was a part of this bursting community that helped shape me, give me confidence and empower me to be a productive citizen in society. As I worked with some of these children today, I see myself all over again, having the desire to do something good, but not having the support. I know that no matter how far I get in life, I will never forget where I came from.
Love My Life, Inc. started in my classroom, when some of my students would come to school dirty, hungry, tired and sometimes angry. Some of them were diagnosed with Autism, and Asperger’s syndrome. While others were just angry for being taken away from their parent, grandparent or the only caregiver they have ever known. My students were often bullied or ignored. I felt that, I had to do something. No child should regularly feel hungry, forgotten, 'different,' and unhappy. My homeless students would say, "that school is a home to them it's a place where they can count on seeing their buddies." They eat at the same time everyday with their classmates. It's a place where they feel like they own something, even if it's only for nine months out of a year, their desk, their books, even their place in line. I started LML to support children and families living in underserve, and violent communities because, I want all children no matter their socioeconomic status, race, physical /psychiatric condition, to have opportunities that will help them to love their life.
Thank You,
~K
Attorney at Kaliah Kirkland Law.
Kaliah Kirkland is a entrepreneur and small business consultant.
She provides strategic direction for all financial and operational functions, and directly oversees various program needs at LML, Inc.
Owner of Connecting Links, LLC, Amaya Weiss graduated from UC Santa Barbara with a BA in Law and Society. She has served disadvantaged children and adults for over 13 years in the nonprofit sector. For the past twelve years, Weiss has worked for the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Akilah Jones, works as a Communications Analyst for the California State Treasurer's Office.
Educator in the Eureka Union and Rio Linda (now Twin Rivers) School Districts for the past 20 years. 2019 Kim was appointed the Principal of Greenhills Elementary School in Granite Bay, Ca.
Secretary at St. Hope. Coordinating, counseling, bullying prevention, parent engagement programs for youth, teachers and school staff.
LML's Community Ambassador and a member of the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals, CCCAPP.
Telecommunication Training Director. Journeyman Electrician, General Electrical Contractor and Business owner.
In 2014 Chris Marshall created M.A.A.D Skillz (Mental Awareness And Development Skillz) a mental skills training and performance consulting service aimed at helping individuals improve performance in all areas of life.
Assistant Vocational Trainer and Student Support. Graduated from LML's Telecommunications Program in 2017. Work's for PK Kirk Electrical & Telecommunication
Retired Engineer now Special Education Teacher at Hiram Johnson High School Sacramento, Ca.
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