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People have spoken about their gains, how they were nervous, but wanted to participate because they thought it was valuable
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Heard stories of non-profit organizations, Peace Corps, Teach for America, etc.
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They built business connections and were able to reach out to valuable mentors and learn from peers
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Pitch an idea for social change
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Rapid Prototyping
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Polarity Mapping
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Works for LIFT now, new allies and can apply to any field…
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LIFT helps families to gain resources and wants to ensure a brighter future for American families
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Network, basically what startingbloc hopes to do
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Funding for these families
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[https://www.liftcommunities.org/blog/real-stories/2015/09/my-experience-at-the-2015-startingbloc-institute/ https://www.liftcommunities.org/blog/real-stories/2015/09/my-experience-at-the-2015-startingbloc-institute/]
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[https://www.proinspire.org/blog/nikita-mitchell-reflects-on-startingbloc-experience/ https://www.proinspire.org/blog/nikita-mitchell-reflects-on-startingbloc-experience/]
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Said that it was unlike anything else, has activities for ideas marketplace, 15 year reunion, ideas to action
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Broke down personal barriers
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Be vulnerable
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Really a bonding experience about community growth together
= Demographics of Startingbloc<br/> =