"It gave me the ability to get off that couch and start to feel valuable, start to say, 'There's a place in America for me outside of food stamps and welfare," Hill said in a rhythmic tone. "From there I went on to become a nurse of 23 years, and dared to become a commissioner. So today, it is so personal that I am able to help Orlando City soccer, the mayors, the people, to provide hope and opportunity for my hood, the people of Parramore."