From Struggles to Success: Meet Lynik who Transformed His Life and Business
Lynik was a teenager when he first connected with The Children’s Village (CV) through WAY, a program that supports teens as they transition through early adulthood. At that time, he was facing multiple challenges.
That’s when CV stepped in. In addition to support and guidance from a dedicated WAY Coach, the program is sometimes able to provide one-time financial support to help youth cover immediate needs. CV was able to cover his rent for a period of time, as well as to help him get a phone, easing a significant financial burden. With this help, Lynik was able to focus on growing his business —refurbishing sneakers for young people in his community.
Today, Lynik is proud of what he’s built with his business, Kicksbylaz, where he cleans, paints, and repairs sneakers. He looks back at the support he received from CV with immense gratitude. Now, as a successful young entrepreneur, Lynik is determined to give back and continue building a future he can be proud of.