Testimonials
“I have watched this organization empower the community since I first started volunteering as a mentor. I love the impact GEO and the organization has made in the personal and professional development of many in the community of all ages, backgrounds and cultures. I am honored to watch the growth of Operation Making A Change and will continue to support its longevity.”
— Charleh
“Initially joining Operation Making A Change as an employee and eventually choosing to transition to a volunteer, I could have never imagined the attachment and love I have come to harbor for the program and the leaders themselves. Through being with them over the course of several years I have been able to mature in areas of leadership, responsibility and public speaking and have had the opportunity to see the positive effects of that Mr. Geo and his team have had on the communities that needed them the most”
— Annaya
“OMAC gives youth participants a second chance opportunity to really build trust with community leaders; who teach and inspire them to become the leaders in their peer groups and circle of influence. Through the program they learn to make better decisions that help provide them a with a bright future. I have had the honor of volunteering with OMAC several times and I have truly seen the program changing lives for the better.”
-Chantelle Pressley
“Operation Making A Change not only impacted and changes the lives of the kids in the program, it impacted me as well. While volunteering with this program I encountered diverse cultures, communities, places and people. Watching Mr, GEO and his team do everything they could to help those in need and those who wanted/needed a helping hand inspired me to join the team. OMAC will always have my support and a special place in my heart”
-Daeja
“While attending the University of Kentucky I participated in Operation Making A Change (O.M.A.C) for my independent study courses and instantly respected the organization. What I admire about O.M.A.C was that O.M.A.C focuses on assisting children in understanding the impact that their decisions have on their lives and the community. My role in OMAC is to help guide the youth in becoming productive members of society while assisting them in cultivating their full potential. One thing that is truly inspiring about O.M.A.C is how much of a family environment it brings, to me it felt like a brother and sisterhood. I have been invested in OMAC for approximately two years , and my role is to help guide the youth in becoming productive members of society while assisting them in cultivating their full potential. I have been asked to speak at various locations for OMAC and helped mentor numerous students at diverse schools. I have been involved in marches, and different events/walks to help support multiple causes under OMAC. I am very passionate about serving others and giving back to the community.”
— Carlton Hebron
“OMAC has helped me better myself as a person. Mr. Geo has helped me learn communication skills and has taught me life lessons that will stick with me forever. OMAC has helped me see my limits are endless”
- McKynze
“OMAC hasn't only affected the people around me, but it has also helped me grow as a person. OMAC helped me better understand that my life has a purpose, and to become a stronger and positive leader. OMAC has taught me to believe in myself and to not give up. I am a more social person now and understand the struggles of what others go through in life. What OMAC means to me is that no matter what you've been going through in life, you'll always have a chance to change for the better and you're always be invaluable.”
— Elizabeth
“OMAC changed my life for the better. It gave me back my confidence, but most importantly, it taught me that someone will always have to take the lead, whether it is today, tomorrow, or in 20 years.”
-Addy
“There have been many things that I found great with this program but what stuck out to me the most is Mr. Geo! He not only shared his past with us, but because of it, he is trustable. It makes things more comfortable for everyone when he explains to us that he wasn’t always the man he is today! With him, we have established confidence, reality checks, negative and positive habits, and whole lot more! I could therefore confidently say that if you are attempting or considering this program, you have a terrific leader in front of you.”
-Autiana
“My experience at OMAC as made me seek new goals and better understand the situations of others. I'm grateful for this program because it has made me grow and inspire to change.”
— Esther