AL is 21, white, a college student, and the alumni chair for his fraternity. He enjoys the diversity of the Leader Support Group and developing broader City connections.

BILL is 25, African-American, a motivational speaker, and a substance abuse case manager. He likes the attention to local initiatives and resources.

CHARLES is 30, white, and a new pastor. He appreciates the diversity of the Support Group.

DARLA is 32, white, attends college, and directs a community center. She urgently wants to make more time for herself.

ELBERT is 38, African-American, and an outreach worker for a teen program. He has young children and supports other adults with his paycheck.

FAYE is 46, Latina, and supports spiritual formation through her church. She likes connecting with other City residents and learning their concerns outside of her church work.

GLENDA is 55, white, a magazine editor, and returning to leadership after having withdrawn for 20 years. She appreciates the Support Group mix and the attention to new leaders.

HELEN is 63, African-American, and chairs her neighborhood association. She likes the help to improve her leadership and to clarify her vision.

IDA is 75, white, a retired teacher, and active with her church women's association. She especially values the racial bridging in the Support Group.

JAMES is 81, African-American, retired from the railroad, and on his church deacon board. He wants to be more effective in helping youths get jobs.

Zip codes: 63104 (2), 63107 (2), 63108 (1), 63110 (1), 63113 (1), 63116 (2), 63118 (1).

Religious affiliations: Catholic (3), Baptist (3), other Christian (3), unaffiliated (1).

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