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Archive for June 18, 2011
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Help others achieve their dreams and you will achieve yours.
– Les Brown –
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A School for the Homeless In Las Vegas
Principal Sherrie Gahn knew she had a problem that a traditional public school could not fix. Inside Whitney Elementary School in East Las Vegas, nearly 85 percent of the children are homeless. That’s 518 kids out of 610. “When I saw the children eating ketchup for lunch, and wanting to take it home,” she says, “it just crushed me,” says Gahn. So she came up with a plan involving the kids, their parents and the community. “I told the parents that I would give them whatever they need,” Gahn says. “All I need them to do is give me their children and let me teach them. In turn I will give you food and clothes and we will take them to the eye doctor. I will pay your rent, pay your utilities, but keep your child here.” { read more }
Be The Change
Consider volunteering with a school or mentoring students in your community. |
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Sangha of Auspicious Companions 