Rehan Staton first made waves in 2020 after he wasaccepted into Harvard Law School.
His road there wasn’t easy.
He became a sanitation worker to help his family make ends meet.
In celebration of this incredible achievement, he wants to honor the sacrifices made by those who love him.
Staton’s story is an inspiring one that began with great uncertainty.
I did so bad in school that no colleges took me at any level, he toldFOX5 Atlanta.
It was his fellow sanitation workersmany of whom were formerly incarcerated individualswho encouraged him to acknowledge his great potential.
I believed in the hype, and I was ready to go to school.
And that’s exactly what he did.
He attended Bowie State University while working a full-time job in sanitation and then transferred to Maryland State University.
His trajectory completely changed with the confidence instilled in him by his fellow laborers.
Now, three years in, the soon-to-be graduate has co-createdThe Reciprocity Effect.
This organization strives to offer visibility to janitors and support staff across many fields.
So far, Staton has raised $70,000 for these workers.
On top of the donations, the organization also holds awards ceremonies for exceptional workers.
They act like our counselors.
Theyre like our surrogate parents.
They go above and beyond.
To him, reciprocity is about making sure everybody wins, adding, The support staff are happier.
That would make us happier, and then that would give them a better work product.
That would give us a better work product.
He is giving back to the profession that supported him and his family for many years.
So far, the cause has raised $70,000.
