Army Veteran Samar Creates 'Destined to Achieve' Nonprofit Mentoring Program

Samar's American Story: From Service to Youth Mentorship

• 🇺🇸 Samar, a former Army veteran, shares his American story, highlighting his journey from military service to dedicating himself to uplifting the next generation.
• 💡 Motivated by a lack of opportunities in his own youth, Samar felt compelled to create avenues for young people to succeed.

Military Service and Transition

• 🎖️ Samar joined the Army in 1998-99, serving as a Human Resource Specialist.
• ✈️ He deployed to Iraq in 2004 and later worked for the government as non-military personnel in 2008.
• 🤝 After his contracting work, Samar transitioned to working with youth in Washington state, focusing on ages 3 to 18.

Founding 'Destined to Achieve'

• 🌟 Upon moving to Charlotte in 2019, Samar began working with the school district before establishing his own nonprofit, Destined to Achieve.
• 📚 The nonprofit offers a range of services including tutoring, mentoring, and college tours for youth.
• 🏀 Destined to Achieve also launched a sports program, including an AAU basketball team, to engage more young people.

Educational Pursuits and Future Goals

• 🎓 Recognizing the impact of his work, Samar pursued a Master's degree in Education Administration.
• 🏫 His ultimate goal is to become a principal, enabling him to support even more young individuals.
• 💖 Samar emphasizes the importance of consistency in the lives of young people and is proud to be a stable presence for them.
• 🌟 He concludes by stating he is living his American dream.