{"id":34954,"date":"2026-04-17T12:41:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T17:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/?p=34954"},"modified":"2026-04-17T15:45:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:45:04","slug":"a-full-circle-connection-from-project-success-parent-to-volunteer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/hmn\/2026\/04\/17\/a-full-circle-connection-from-project-success-parent-to-volunteer\/","title":{"rendered":"A Full-Circle Connection: From Project Success Parent to Volunteer\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id34954_6eb877-88 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34954_bdb48e-d4\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cletus Maychrzak first encountered Project Success when his son was a student in\u00a0Minneapolis Public Schools in the early 2000s. Through\u00a0PS, he and his son had the opportunity to attend live theater performances \u2013 an experience that Cletus describes as \u201csuch a gift.\u201d\u00a0So\u00a0in 2023,\u00a0when Cletus saw a call for volunteer drivers with Project Success on a bulletin board, he knew he wanted to get involved. \u201cIt felt like an easy yes,\u201d he recalls. And since then, he has turned that \u201cyes\u201d into meaningful connections with students and families, providing more than fifteen rides\u00a0to theater performances this school year alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As&nbsp;one&nbsp;of&nbsp;thirty-six amazing&nbsp;volunteer drivers at PS, Cletus helps remove one of the biggest barriers to participation: transportation. He picks up students and families and brings them to theater experiences they might not otherwise have been able to attend.&nbsp;What starts as a simple&nbsp;ride,&nbsp;often becomes something much more. \u201cThe first ride can feel a little awkward,\u201d he shares, \u201cbut after that, it\u2019s kind of like you\u2019re picking up a friend.\u201d Cletus has driven some&nbsp;students&nbsp;multiple times&nbsp;and remarks how impactful it is to build genuine relationships along the way. He recalls one student he\u2019s driven several times and how he has learned about&nbsp;her&nbsp;life,&nbsp;her&nbsp;family, and&nbsp;even the&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;she has&nbsp;faced&nbsp;in recent months. These repeated connections create a sense of familiarity and trust which makes&nbsp;these rides&nbsp;a meaningful experience for everyone involved.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(25% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(75% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id34954_d79bf7-bb alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34954_dfe99a-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"Student and driver smiling.\" class=\"wp-image-34956\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-768x1024.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-1152x1536.jpeg 1152w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-1536x2048.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/IMG_0965-1-scaled.jpeg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cletus and student Mikias at a PS theater experience.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column34954_067f09-cb > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34954_067f09-cb\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through&nbsp;providing&nbsp;rides, Cletus has seen firsthand how access to the arts helps students discover their own interests and preferences. \u201cIt helps them define what they like and what they&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;like. They develop a taste in theater, and it evolves&nbsp;after each performance,\u201d he explains.&nbsp;Some of his favorite memories as a driver include hearing from students after they see a&nbsp;performance and&nbsp;discussing what they thought of the show. He recalls one student who was so moved after seeing a performance from&nbsp;<em>Sounds of Blackness<\/em>&nbsp;that he&nbsp;couldn\u2019t&nbsp;stop dancing in his seat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When asked what he would say to someone considering becoming a volunteer theater driver, Cletus jokes, \u201cIf more people volunteer, I might get to see less theater! But this really&nbsp;isn\u2019t&nbsp;about me.&nbsp;These students truly need and appreciate access to these experiences, and you never know which one might change their life.\u201d&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And the bonus?&nbsp;It\u2019s&nbsp;fun. \u201cThis is one of the most rewarding \u2013 and easiest&nbsp;ways I\u2019ve found to volunteer,\u201d he says. \u201cYou pick the days that work&nbsp;for you, you get to see amazing performances, and you become a part of something that has an immediate impact. It feels really,&nbsp;really good.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For families\u00a0receiving rides from volunteers, the impact is just as important.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id34954_0dc279-c6 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column34954_d4562f-23 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34954_d4562f-23\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are a pedestrian\u00a0family,\u00a0we walk or take buses\u00a0almost everywhere\u00a0we go. This obviously creates barriers,\u201d says\u00a0Estrella, a PS\u00a0Parent. Her\u00a0family of\u00a0six\u00a0have been recipients of\u00a0twenty-one rides to theater performances this school year.\u00a0\u201cThrough Project\u00a0Success, my\u00a0family has had the privilege to experience so many shows and events that would never be possible without this amazing program.\u00a0We are so grateful for\u00a0each and every\u00a0opportunity and volunteers and staff as well.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id34954_4f619e-e1 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column34954_ef117f-15 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column34954_ef117f-15\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From his own family\u2019s experience years ago to now helping create those same opportunities for others, Cletus embodies what makes this work so powerful: connection, consistency, and a simple willingness to say \u201cyes.\u201d&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During Volunteer Appreciation Week,&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;grateful and honored to celebrate&nbsp;Cletus&nbsp;and&nbsp;all&nbsp;our volunteer drivers. 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