Mathew Davis will be described as daring, benevolent, and unmistakably emphatic. But what everybody ought to take be aware from this exceptional man, is his philanthropic soul. In giant half, that is why he was chosen to be a highlighted member of our crowd.
Any Day Now – Day get together
As a Kansas City native, Davis didn’t stray too removed from residence when he attended the University of Missouri-Columbia to earn a level in Journalism. After years of personal college – and the uniforms that got here with it – undergrad gave the person we all know in the present day to be impeccably dressed his first style of expression through vogue. But in his coronary heart of hearts, Mathew has all the time recognized precisely who he’s, has embraced that particular person, and shares himself so eloquently with these privileged sufficient to talk with him.
Sleek & fashionable
Entering the workforce, Davis was vehement that he wished his work to matter. Currently, he works as Manager of Communications and Events with the Veterans Community Project, a nonprofit most recognized for its village of tiny properties that gives veterans experiencing homelessness with transitional housing and help providers. Mathew spoke of the privilege he feels to share the highly effective tales recounted to him by the residents, emphasizing how essential he feels it’s to raise the voices of individuals with out the company to talk for themselves. He does this with intention and significance day-after-day.
Mathew at VCP
This is only a snapshot of the wonderful qualities this man possesses which is why he’s a favourite amongst our crowd. When requested why he likes our occasions, his assertion was a strong one. “When it comes to Updown events, I don’t feel like I’m just being tolerated as a token, but, rather, embraced as a whole person.” He elaborated on the gravity that holds for a Black, homosexual man, expressing that he has by no means felt unsafe or threatened. Instead he feels a way of acceptance and love from the gang we’ve curated.
It was all a blur – Letter 2 U occasion
Mathew, we spotlight you for being a task mannequin in our group and an general unbelievable human being. You are one in all our most welcome company!