Macon Magazine

4 4 | M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M A U G U S T / S E P T E M B E R 2 0 1 9 TELL US ABOUT YOUR ACTIVITIES IN THE COMMUNITY, ESPECIALLY WHAT YOU'RE MOST EXCITED ABOUT. I'm most excited about IMIME Empowerment Center. IMIME is a youth nonprofit organization where we mentor, impact, motivate and educate at-risk youth by providing positive influence and opportunities for them to creatively express themselves through the artistic expressions of mime and dance. Our "MY DESIRE, THROUGH COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND COMMUNITY IMPACT, IS TO SEE YOUNG PEOPLE WIN IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE." -Nicholas Farley and providing resources that will help empower young people to become intelligent, productive and exceptional citizens. We want to eventually open more youth centers that will assist in engaging, enhancing and enriching the lives of our youth. WHAT ARE YOU PERSONALLY COMMITTED TO ACCOMPLISHING IN MACON AND WHY? I'm personally committed to empowering the next generation and changing the culture of Macon and Middle Georgia. I have always had a heart and a passion for helping and mentoring young people. My desire, through community outreach and community impact, is to see young people win in every aspect of life. RIGHT NOW, WHAT IS THE BEST THING GOING ON IN MACON? This may be bias, but I believe the best thing going on in Macon is IMIME! Our program gives young people a positive atmosphere to express themselves and to learn and grow. We're committed to developing relationships with our youth and empowering them. WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR OUR COMMUNITY? My vision is to have a powerful NICHOLAS FARLEY, 34 Executive Director, IMIME, INC. | Youth Pastor, Lundy Chapel Baptist Church team offers weekly empowerment mime and dance sessions, fitness classes and tutoring for students within our community. AS YOU LOOK TO THE FUTURE, WHAT ARE YOUR PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL GOALS? My professional and personal goals are to continue to develop, to grow and to expand my reach. I want to continue impacting our community

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