At only 36 years old, it seems that Englebert has already lived many different lifetimes. His favorite is the one he is living now – holding a steady, and exciting job as a Solar Installation Professional at EmPower Solar.
Englebert’s parents came to Long Island from Haiti, working 12-hour shift days leaving him to be the man of the house, responsible for his own wellbeing as well as his younger sister. It was difficult for the siblings to have a normal childhood as they were typically left with household responsibilities and no money for clothes or equipment for after school activities. Upon…
Stories - Mission United
By Matthew Burrier, US Army Veteran
I am the oldest of two children born in Sacramento, California. Adopted at the age of eight with my biological sister, we grew up in the Hill Country of Central Texas. In 2006, I graduated high school and embarked on a journey into the United States Army. My mother, fearful of me being another statistic in the growing wars, insisted on helping me choose my future career field. Her choice won, as it usually does, and I enlisted as a Chaplain’s Assistant. My primary responsibility was as a bodyguard since Chaplains do not carry weapons in combat. I…