Q&A with Darrion Lewis: Behind Every Door
Darrion Lewis grew up in Dallas with a teenage mom and the support of his grandparents. His practical view of cyclical poverty led to his career working first as a Juvenile Probation Officer, and then launching his own nonprofit focused on working with at-risk young men in low-income communities. Now Darrion is leading the team at Behind Every Door, an organization that is changing the narratives and experiences that surround poverty through neighborhood presence, after-school programming, and meeting practical needs with real resources. Our conversation with Darrion is a reality check about how the conversation around poverty and service in low-income neighborhoods is overdue for a shift toward more relational understanding.