A few months back a large group of Middle School students participated in a walk-a-thon to raise funds for various charities across the island. These 8th grade students were filled with excitement to see how much money they could raise.
It was an honor to reunite with these students this month as they presented checks to the charitable organizations they raised funds for. They gave thousands of dollars to charities like Partners in Development for the homeless, an ocean clean up program, and a foster families program to name a few.
I had the chance to speak with them again about the value of service and about making this one-time event into a life-long commitment to help our community. These are the values that Ready for the Real World is all about. It is so important that our young people see the value in giving back to their communities. They must realize it can not only help someone else, but also themselves. That's why Ready for the Real World gives scholarships to young people who do extensive community service.
It's always encouraging to see youth excited about giving back to others.
You can check out the scholarships available and opportunities to serve at www.readyforscholarships.com!
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