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Community Service-Learning

Johnnie is not just a motivational speaker but he is also a successful businessman and philanthropist. Johnnie’s mother always said, “If you surround yourself with good people and ask for help, you can change the world.” Johnnie believed this statement and in 1995 he quit his job as a schoolteacher and founded Alternatives in Motion, a nonprofit organization in Grand Rapids, MI that provides wheelchairs for people with no health insurance or other financial means.

Despite the risk, Johnnie knew this was something he HAD to do. He successfully built the organization from the ground up and today has been able to give away over 650 wheelchairs to individuals in 17 states and 130 Michigan communities. (Average cost per chair: $4,000-$6,000)

Today Johnnie donates the proceeds from his speaking presentations back to Alternatives in Motion to continue helping others. Bring your students together and help them create an invaluable community service-learning program that gives back in so many ways.

Freshman Orientation: The Transition from H.S. to College
Disability Awareness
Leadership Development
Greek Life
Community Service Learning

To check on speaking availability call Toll Free: 888.302-7463 or email mchapman@tapshoe.com. Your students will be glad you did.

Community Service Learning Testimonials

“Thank you for your enthusiasm and depth of knowledge on the subjects service-learning and human experience.”

Andrea Hart, Into the Streets Chairperson, Michigan State University

“You were an invaluable asset to our program and I thank you again for taking the time to make a difference in the lives of all 300 of our volunteers!”

Carlos Fuentes, Into the Streets Advisor, Michigan State University