JESSE ASH

My name is Jesse Ash most people call me Ash I grew up in a small close knitted village in the country of St Vincent and the Grenadines For most of my childhood, I was surrounded by elderly individuals who filled my life with words of wisdom and purpose Caring for the elderly was and will always be paramount to me This passion was only strengthened when I moved to the U S and learned about the neglect of many Army veterans I was moved to advocate for the veterans in peer group settings and raise concerns about how we can help the elderly

Pursuing my Master of Social Work degree at Seton Hall University opened doors where I discovered the magnificent work of Harriet Bloomfield The scholarship has provided financial support to an aspiring social worker like myself, allowing me to focus on my studies and professional growth

I aspire to pursue an advanced degree in social work, focusing on community organizing, advocacy, and geriatric care My education has provided me with a solid foundation, and I look forward to continuously learning and growing in this field.

My name is Jessie Gage, and I am going into my senior year at Rutgers University as a social work and psychology double major I want to be a social worker because I have seen firsthand the importance of good mental health, and want to be able to provide support and guidance to the next generation I want to be a therapist when I graduate, and I want to focus on LGBTQIA+ youth This scholarship means the world to me because it, to me, is a sign I am on a path to success as a social worker

Thank you so much for this scholarship! It means the world to me