Our Families

PARENT TESTIMONIALS

David’s Perspective: William’s Story

As his two-year-old daughter sits on his lap, William Powell, feeds his son sitting to his right.
Multitasking is a part of life for the 37-year-old.
He is the proud father of four children.
“Some days it’s hard, but it is worth it,”

WILLIAM POWELL, DRUM PARENT

Ebony +5​

Ebony Simmons has always been ambitious. She has dreamed of becoming a hair stylist, fashion designer, and baker. Back in 2003, her dreams seemed too daunting as she raised three children while pregnant with a fourth. That was until she heard about DRUM Healthy Families at a school health fair. She quickly joined the program.

EBONY SIMMONS, DRUM PARENT

  • Crystal Clay

    DRUM ALUMNI PROFILE

    Crystal said she is passionate about sharing her experiences and has guided three of her friends on their journeys to open daycare facilities.

  • William Powell

    DRUM PARENT

    “They teach me more and more every time,” he says. “They’re helping me deal with my patience and teaching me how to interact with my kids.”

  • Dayleasha Brown

    DRUM PARENT

    “I didn’t know if I could do it,” she recalls. “I'm a first time mom. I was crying.”

  • Tabitha

    DRUM PARENT

    “It’s like I still have a piece of my husband,” Tabitha says. “My son looks just like him. He is so intelligent. And I believe it was a sign from God because I lost my husband on July 13, and Jawan was born eight months later, on March 17.”