The Move-In Mania Effect

Heeeeeey Mafia Miracle Maker. We are in the midst of our FIFTH move-in season.

About 15 years ago, I prayed what I thought was the most ridiculous prayer I had ever prayed in my life.

I was sitting somewhere. I still remember the spot. And I felt immediately, completely stupid for even saying it out loud.

Here it is.

"Lord I want to travel around. Hug a bunch of people. And surprise them."

That's it. That was the whole prayer.

I had no idea what it meant. I had no plan. I had no framework. My heart just... said that. And my brain immediately responded with: what does that even mean, TeeJ?

And yet...


ABOUT THAT STUPID LITTLE PRAYER

Today, I TRAVEL to HBCUs.

I HUG a bunch of HBCU students.

And I SURPRISE them with decked-out dorm rooms.

That prayer I thought was stupid?

I had no idea that it would lead me to the BEST JOB EVER!

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SMILE PRODUCERS

This week we kicked off our 5th move-in season. Seven scholars walked into their rooms this past week.
Seven.

LOOK. AT. THOSE. FACES.

Joy! Pure Joy!

That is the split second. The exact moment they see what we built for them. Before they know what to say. Before they find the words.

That is the prayer. Right there. Answered. Seven times over.


YOUR GUESS COULD WIN

We moved in one of our Livingstone College scholars this past weekend.
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What in the world did we give him that made him light up like this?

Wanna guess to win?

Send your best guess to [email protected] with the subject line Smile Producer.

Every right guess goes into a drawing. One winner takes home Mafia merch.


WE STILL NEED YOU

Move-in season is in full effect.

This Saturday, August 8, we are on the ground at two schools:
- Howard University in Washington, D.C.
- Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio.

If you are anywhere near either of those campuses, or you know someone who is, I am asking you personally to show up.

Sign up to volunteer: MoveInDayMafia.org/MoveIn
If you can't make it in person, you can still show up right here:
MoveInDayMafia.org/Donate

Every dollar funds the moments you just saw in those photos.

Let's go get them. 💜

See you next week and don't forget to send in your guess.

​Hug yourself for me.