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Noah ‘No’Ach the Designer’ Kendrix, 24

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6 years ago

February 20, 2020

Noah Alexander Kendrix, was born on Dec. 17, 1995. He was a long-time resident of Oakland and Hercules, CA. He departed this life on Feb. 6, 2020.

He was baptized and attended Covenant Worship Center in Berkley, where he grew up in the Powerhouse Ministry and performed in the drama ministry.

Kendrix attended Kaiser Elementary School in Oakland. He was a contributing author to a book developed by his fifth-grade class called “Through Our Eyes: Conversations with Kids About Topics That Matter.” One quote from the young Noah reads: “I don’t know much about death. I know that when people die, you do not see them anymore. I am learning in church that, if I live right and go to church, I will see them again.”

Kendrix attended Oakland Technical High School and was a graduate of the class of 2014. While in high school, Noah was a member of the jazz band, the Junior Varsity Football team and drama club (Oak Tech Rep.) where he performed in two plays; “In the Brown and Red Water,” and “American Night: The Ballad of Juan Jose” where he portrayed the character, Orgun.

While at Tech, he was the recipient of the African American Student Achievement and Excellence Award for three consecutive years.

During summer breaks, Noah interned at the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, working on the San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge Project. He also participated as a member of BayPeace, a youth-led alternative organization for social justice activism.

Noah had a dream to go away to college. He received many scholarships and was the recipient of the 2014 Paul E. Smith Scholarship from the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California for academic performance, community involvement and his exemplary personal statement.

Noah attended California Polytechnic University in Pomona, where he studied Visual Communications Design.

He was well-known among the faculty and students of the Art Department.

Noah was scheduled to graduate this year. Noah enjoyed graphic designing and as ‘No’ach the Designer’ created many brilliant designs.

Noah was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Permiller Weathers and paternal uncle Barry Bell.

Kendrix leaves to cherish his memory: His loving and devoted parents Jay and Chandra Kendrix; grandparents John Kendrix, John Montgomery (Elizabeth), Barbara Montgomery; aunts Stephanie Woods (James), Arliss Dunn (Godmother, James) and Danette Montgomery, Lugenia Weathers and Marvellis Weathers: uncles Tommie Bell, Benjamin Bell, Selwyn Montgomery (Godfather, Patricia), David Bell and Cedric Montgomery and Elaine Montgomery; cousins Jordan, Debo, Selwyn Jr., Larry, Jonathan, Justin, Donte, Jermaine, James Jr., Barbara, Latanay, Triniece, Yonda and Permiller and a host of other relatives, friends his community and church family.

A Celebration of Life will be held for him on Saturday Feb. 22, 2020, at the Covenant Worship Center at 2618 San Pablo Ave., in Berkeley at 10:00 a.m.

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Financial Wellness and Mental Health: Managing Money Stress in College 

While everyone’s financial situation is unique, several common sources of stress have the potential to strain your financial health. These include financial and economic uncertainty, existing debts, unexpected expenses, and mental or physical health changes. Financial stress may differ from situation to situation, but understanding the factors contributing to yours may help you begin to craft a plan for your unique circumstances.

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As a college student, managing financial responsibilities can be stressful.

If you’ve found yourself staying up late thinking about your finances or just feeling anxious overall about your financial future, you’re not alone. In one survey, 78% of college students who reported financial stress had negative impacts on their mental health, and 59% considered dropping out. While finances can impact overall stress, taking steps to manage your finances can support your mental, emotional and physical well-being.

When it comes to money, the sources of stress may look different for each student, but identifying the underlying causes and setting goals accordingly may help you feel more confident about your financial future.

Consider these strategies to help improve your financial wellness and reduce stress.

Understand what causes financial stress

2. Determine your financial priorities

Start by reflecting on your financial priorities. For students this often includes paying for school or paying off student loans, studying abroad, saving for spring break, building an emergency fund, paying down credit card debt or buying a car. Name the milestones that are most important to you, and plan accordingly.

3. Create a plan and stick to it

While setting actionable goals starts you on the journey to better financial health, it’s essential to craft a plan to follow through. Identifying and committing to a savings plan may give you a greater sense of control over your finances, which may help reduce your stress. Creating and sticking to a budget allows you to better track where your money is going so you may spend less and save more.

4. Pay down debt

Many students have some form of debt and want to make progress toward reducing their debt obligations. One option is the debt avalanche method, which focuses on paying off your debt with the highest interest rate first, then moving on to the debt with the next-highest interest rate. Another is the debt snowball method, which builds momentum by paying off your smallest debt balance, and then working your way up to the largest amounts.

5. Build your financial resilience

Some financial stress may be inevitable, but building financial resilience may allow you to overcome obstacles more easily. The more you learn about managing your money, for instance, the more prepared you’ll feel if the unexpected happens. Growing your emergency savings also may increase resilience since you’ll be more financially prepared to cover unexpected expenses or pay your living expenses.

6. Seek help and support

Many colleges have resources to help students experiencing financial stress, like financial literacy courses or funds that provide some assistance for students in need. Talk to your admissions counselor or advisor about your concerns, and they can direct you to sources of support. Your school’s counseling center can also be a great resource for mental health assistance if you’re struggling with financial stress.

The bottom line

Financial stress can affect college students’ health and wellbeing, but it doesn’t have to derail your dreams. Setting smart financial goals and developing simple plans to achieve them may help ease your stress. Revisit and adjust your plan as needed to ensure it continues to work for you, and seek additional support on campus as needed to help keep you on track.

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