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"When a body works together, great things happen," St.
Thomas Adult Continuing Education Principal Rhona Pinney-Simon said at the school's annual graduation ceremony Friday, per a press release.
Pinney-Simon was referring to the school's first-ever student council, a group that helped plan and organize events for the school, as well as the school's first-ever educational scavenger hunt, which involved "teamwork and reading to problem-solving," per the release.
The school also launched its "premier disaster awareness training program," which was delivered in English, Creole, and Spanish to cater to the sizable ESL population, as well as the Victory Walk, an initiative designed to raise public awareness about the difficulties adult learners face in juggling family, work, friends, and personal time.
The graduation ceremony was also "a triumph, symbolizing a year of unprecedented achievements and a resilient, supportive, and innovative community," per the release.
Valeorian Anneka Stridiron, a proud mother, spoke of her academic success, while Mahalia Joseph, who's studying psychology at the school, shared her own story of overcoming personal and academic hurdles.
Meanwhile, Lt.
Gov.
Tregenza Roach spoke of the students' "outstanding examples" and
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Foundation: Community Foundation of Chippewa County
More than 145,000 raised for youth education and agriculture in Chippewa County.Wisconsin Farm Technology Days is a yearly event that is hosted in a different county each year.The event brought in...more
Auction Napa Valley contributed $125,000 toward the effort to prevent and treat youth drug and alcohol addiction.Gasser Foundation contributed $100,000 to offer organizational support and...more
Auction Napa Valley 2025 to Feature World-Class Wine, Cuisine and Philanthropy - Wine Industry Advisor.Proceeds from the auction will benefit youth health and wellness initiatives in Napa valley.The...more
Foundation: Ripley County Community Foundation
Ripley Youth Outreach (RYO) focused on promoting education in all aspects of philanthropy in local youth.The Ripley County Endowment for the Arts supported local art organizations creating...more
Foundations Awards Nearly $170K In Grants To Bucks County Nonprofits.The grants support capital projects and recognize innovative programs to improve the lives of children, young adults, and...more
Foundation: Citi Foundation
Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Challenge 2024-2025 launched by AIM and UNDP.Invites innovators to foster social entrepreneurship with focus on disability-inclusive innovation.The initiative,...more
MHS Serves, a health equity program from Managed Health Services (MHS), announced today the next funding opportunity for community organizations focused on youth mental health.Partnership funds will...more
The Athlete's Foot has launched its latest creative campaign, extending the momentum from its Fit For Every Run refresh with an energetic Back to School activation.The multi-channel campaign,...more
The World Bank notes that using just 0.071pc of Pakistan's land for solar photovoltaic (PV) deployment could meet the country's current electricity demand.Harnessing solar PV and wind power can help...more
A Look Back at How the Lewis Prize for Music Empowered Young People.The five-year, $20 million initiative committed to driving equitable systems change.The prize granted $2 million to 32 creative...more
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Hexham Social Enterprise Launches Workshop to Provide Training for the Unemployed
A Gilesgate-based shop and community facility, Hexham’s Core Music, launches a separate workshop where up to six people will be trained how to repair guitars and make ukuleles. The European Social Fund grant supported the project and has secured funds through the County Durham Communication Foundation to equip the workshop in Burn Lane.
