Homeless to Greenskeeper: A Story of Second Chances

Rutgers Turf alumnus and Langston Golf Course superintendent Bart Miller gave a hand up rather than a handout when he offered a temporary seasonal job to a homeless man named Milton.

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Originally published November 2015

Rutgers Turf alumnus Bart Miller and Milton
Milton (left) with Rutgers Turf alumnus Bart Miller (right)

Bart Miller (1992 Rutgers Two-Year Turf Certificate Program alumnus) currently works as the Superintendent of Langston Golf Course. In that position, he has a reputation for giving a hand up rather than a handout to those in need.

For example, Miller hired a homeless man named Milton for a temporary, seasonal job on his grounds crew. This opportunity proved to be the first step in getting Milton off the streets. With patience and compassion, Miller and his staff helped Milton get back on his feet. Milton has since reconciled with his family and now has a life again with his wife and daughters. Read more about this second chance success story on TurfNet.

With pride for his philanthropy, Rutgers honored Bart Miller with the Award for Professional Excellence on November 5, 2015.

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