“Lead with your humanity, and any answer you need will make itself known.”
Kyle Belanger uses this philosophy in nearly every phase of his life–as a teacher in the classroom, out on assignment as a reporter/producer, as a community member, a father, and the founder of a regional nonprofit. Everywhere.
In addition, he approaches his practice and teaching of journalism as a vital service opportunity. As such, Belanger frames those actions through the lens of lending his voice to amplify those whose voices are often unheard. Finally, he consistently emphasizes the ethical principles of seeking the truth and reporting it, and minimizing harm.
His community service endeavors are plentiful and diverse, and include (but are not limited to):
- Co-founding a regional nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the foster/adoptive community of Western Massachusetts
- Serving on board of directors for an educational nonprofit
- Chairing his local school committee for two years during the COVID-19 pandemic
- Coaching youth sports (baseball, soccer, basketball)
- Coordinating publicity for the Wounded Warrior Amputee Football Team, as it travels the country to take on teams of NFL alumni
- Serving as elected Town Meeting member
- Assisting Massachusetts Department of Children and Families in the training of foster/adoptive parents
- Founding Racial Justice Task Force in South Hadley, Mass.
Truth is, if you really want to know about Kyle Belanger’s life of service, ask him. The bullets above are only the beginning.
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