BRIDGE BUILDERS

contributions:
documentary production || videography || media management || marketing

Good Hands, Good Hearts

DALLAS UNITED FOR GOOD

"Dallas United for Good group helping with small housing repairs for North Texas seniors"

from ABC WFAA 8

DALLAS — Tyran Eddington and his friends do just about everything together. “We grew up in the same neighborhood. We used to share each other’s clothes,” said Eddington, Dallas United for Good Founder. Their bond is as tight as their care for the community. “A lot of the issues and resources that are in the community are good, but there are also unique problems that are not being addressed,” said Eddington.

They started Dallas United for Good to help meet residents’ needs. One of their programs called T.A.R.P. stands for "Tackling A Real Problem." The group provides minor home repairs for seniors. The crew didn’t know the South Dallas woman's home they worked on Friday, but they saw the need for repairs.

“A lot of seniors are experiencing roofing problems and not necessarily having the finances or the insurance or even the paperwork to get help,” said Eddington. He said when they turn to the city for help the process can sometimes take a long time “Usually, the city gets in contact with us before they start sending out code violations for certain things,” said Eddington. In some cases, seniors may not qualify for city housing repair programs.

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“A lot of these houses in this area have been pretty much given or passed down to other family members. And throughout that transaction, usually, the new homeowners don't have access to the deeds. They don't have the paperwork to qualify for the programs that the city allows,” said Eddington. It's only a temporary fix for homes like the one the group repaired Friday. The home is owned by Meredith Bush whose great grandfather built it in 1917. She happened to come home when the crew was finishing up repairs.

“I was surprised. I did not expect them to be doing this kind of work,” said Bush. “I thought actually they were just going to come and look and see what needs to be done.”

American airlines

contributions:
|| campaign design || fundraising || marketing || videography

We Can Be Heroes

WITH Jeison Aristizábal

For this adventure, we partnered with Latin Diversity Network and CNN Hero of the Year, Jeison Aristizabal, to paint Jeison’s foundation in Colombia. We also donated games, shoes, books, school supplies and funded lunch for the day. Meeting Jeison and his mother were very powerful experiences.

Jeison was a real life superhero and continues to serve his community despite being diagnosed with cerebral palsy. When speaking with his mother, we learned that she had always engrained a sense of responsibility in him that he could and should help others even in times when he himself needed help. We were extremely moved by this sense of compassion and adopted this perspective into every project we pursue.

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American Airlines

contributions:
|| campaign design || t-shirt design || marketing

MLK Parade | Dallas

African american diversity network

The MLK Parade was a pleasure to work on. Martin Luther King Jr was a big hero of mine growing up. So I jumped at the chance to collaborate with the AADN group on one of the biggest celebrations in the history of civil rights and human dignity. Working through the process, I felt some of the history falling back. The movement that I supported was different than I expected. People involved in the project didn't directly see how an Asian man could identify with Martin Luther King, Jr. Isn't that such a part of life? How many times has a scenario worked out in favor of your expectations? I know my count is low in that department. But what I do know, is that we must let go of expectations. Bruce Lee once said, "I'm not here to live up to your expectations, and you're not here to live up to mine." In the end, we found our common ground, rolled our sleeves up and got to work.

"We Have A Dream"

The refresh of an iconic statement.

A joint ownership from the past and the present for the future. A declaration of accountability. The change we seek is within us. Our lives are determined by the actions we take.

It's clear. It's disgustingly clear. It's brutally clear...that what MLK stood for and fought against is not over. Our dismal state of politics has given us a call to action. The torch is being passed to the next generation of freedom fighters. Do you choose to stand with us? Do you choose to march with us?

Make a choice. Make a stand.

American airlines

contributions:
|| campaign design || fundraising || creative direction || t-shirt design || marketing || videography

Mission Trip | Guatemala

department of diversity & inclusion

During this project, we learned much about healthcare in other countries and the lack of treatment centers. People traveled far distances from neighboring areas to get treatment in Guatemala.

In September 2017, we launched a campaign dedicated to the service of others. The FARES Organization in Guatemala provides shelter for children going through cancer treatment.

At American Airlines, we held several fundraising events where we collected hundreds of blankets, pillows and toiletries. Additionally, we raised several thousands of dollars through a golf tournament.

This trip was an eye-opening experience for everyone involved. We left with our hearts filled with compassion for our new friends.