Group Project Mentee Headshots

Our Executive Director Jasmine led this workshop on how to take a proper headshot. Our mentees have learned so much during their time here at The Firehouse Dream, and learning about photography has been one of our main focuses this mentorship. Throughout their 6 weeks here they have grown so much and it has been fun to see their photography skills grow with them.

Thank You Jasmine for leading this workshop!

Photo Credit: Mya Frank, Houmam Kassar, Jasmyn Scavella, Cristal Andrade,

Podcast Workshop

During this workshop Karina one of our board members came in and led a workshop on how to create a podcast. Karina walked our mentees through essential steps that need to be taken in order to create an effective podcast. Our mentees took what they learned from Karina and used their new podcast knowledge to create a podcast of their own!

Thank you Karina for leading our mentees through this workshop!

The Quinn Center

Our mentees were able to experience taking pictures at the Quinn Center here in Maywood. They took pictures of the kids at the Quinn Center’s annual summer camp and they were able to put into practice what they had been learning from previous workshops. We got tons of great content that showcased their new photography skills!

We are grateful to have collaborated with the Quinn Center!

Group Project Mentee Headshots

During our summer mentorship we were able to really dig in deep in learning how to take headshots! They were divided up into groups and had the opportunity to creatively photograph one another! Our Executive Director Jasmine Lopez led this workshop and taught the mentees how to direct people during a photo shoot.

Thank you Jasmine!

Photo Credit: Kevyn, Tysherra, Jasmyn Scavella, Houmam Kassar, Mya Frank,

Maywoodian Families

Hello! We are a group of Firehouse Mentees trying to share the stories of families in Maywood. We wanted to share the faces of our community and show the diverse stories that make up Maywood. We also wanted to spotlight the experiences and opportunities that the Maywood community has brought for each of the families. We are excited to present these unique stories and we hope you enjoy learning more about your neighbors and the history of this great community! Thank you to all the families who shared their stories with us, we couldn’t have done it without you!

1. The Arteaga Family

Meet the Arteaga Family!

2. The Hurt Family

Meet the Hurt Family!

3. The Bustamante Family

Meet the Bustamante Family!

4. The Hernandez-Franco Family

Meet the Hernandez-Franco Family!

5. The Wellington Family

Meet the Wellington Family!