Confidence grow. Feelings put into words. Young people realizing that what they carry matters. Our partnership with the **Boys & Girls Clubs of Durham and Orange Counties** gave SUSO the opportunity to bring that kind of space directly to young people through conversation, creative expression, resilience building, and Healing Through Arts. During our final session, youth shared artwork and poetry that reflected their voices, their creativity, and their experiences. We also had an opportunity to hear from Jerome Levisy, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club in Durham and Orange Counties, and Marquis Smith, one of the lead facilitators working with teens. Their reflections reminded us that this partnership was about much more than completing a series of sessions. It was about **impact**. And sometimes the people making that impact, like SUSO facilitators Nick and Andre, may not even realize just how much their presence, consistency, and willingness to listen are shaping the young people in the room. This is what community partnership can look like. Meeting young people where they already are. Giving them tools. Giving them space. And reminding them that their voices matter. **Every young person deserves a circle.** If you believe work like this should continue in our schools, youth organizations, and communities, we invite you to help us keep creating these spaces. Visit the @SUSONC.ORG to make a donation and help us continue bringing healing, prevention, creative expression, and connection directly into the community. **We Are SUSO NC.** Home of Healing Through Arts. #WeAreSUSONC #partnership #youth #bullcity #DurhamNC #HealingThroughArts #artheals