The Ripple Effect of Connections Changed Jośe’s Life
“I grew up in a very poor neighborhood here in San Juan, and we were surrounded by gangs, by drug dealers,” says José Frank, a doctor in the Dominican Republic. “It’s easy for children living in this environment to be a product of their environment.”
But instead of falling prey to the threats around him, Dr. Frank connected with a local church when he was still in elementary school. That church in turn connected him with an inspirational tutor at his Compassion center and a supportive sponsor.
Learn how this ripple effect of connections — coupled with the young José’s hard work and faith — helped make him the man he is today.
