Realizing how fortunate he is, Chase Book, a junior at University School in Davie, started promoting the Neighbors 4 Neighbors Adopt-A-Family 4 the Holidays program.
For the past three years, Book would hand out fliers and go on the morning announcements to get classmates involved in the cause. His efforts, along with student volunteers he has recruited, have helped nearly 200 families in some way to make the holidays a little brighter.
"By the foundation of my parents, I realized I need to give back to my community because if I don't, I feel no one will," he said. "I feel like I have to make a statement that there are people who still care."
Book was recently recognized for his efforts and presented a check for $3,000 as the Junior Community Quarterback Award grant recipient in pre-game ceremonies of a Miami Dolphins game.
PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc.
4111 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes , FL 33319
ph: 954-358-0625
fax: 954-358-0626
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Broward County and across the nation.
EDUCATION
Date Posted: 1/13/2009
Subject: Davie student honored for efforts, gets $3K award before Dolphins game
Davie student gets $3K award before Dolphins game
By Scott Fishman |South Florida Sun-Sentinel(Source: Sun-Sentinel)
DATE POSTED: 7/28/2008
SUBJECT: Broward Program Reaches out to High Schoolers - Play Regarding Youth Concentrating on Education and Career instead of Drugs, Sex, & Crime
(Source: Sun-Sentinel)
DATE POSTED: 1/24/2008
SUBJECT: Harvard Tuition Announcement
Harvard University announced on December 10th that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families will pay no tuition. In making the announcement, Harvard's president Lawrence H. Summers said, 'When only 10 percent of the students in Elite higher education come from families in lower half of the income distribution, we are not doing enough. We are not doing enough in bringing elite higher education to the lower half of the income distribution.'
If you know of a family earning less than $40,000 a year with an honor student graduating from high school soon, Harvard University wants to pay the tuition. The prestigious university recently announced that from now on undergraduate students from low-income families can go to Harvard for free...no tuition and no student loans!
To find out more about Harvard offering free tuition for families making less than $40,000 a year visit Harvard's financial aid website at: http://www.fao.fas.Harvard.edu/ or call the school's financial aid office at (617) 495-1581.
(Source: Broward Community College)
IN THE COMMUNITY
Date Posted: 6/19/2009
Subject: BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hollywood to Host School Supplies Drive to Benefit PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc. from July 18 to August 10
WHAT: BJ’s Wholesale Club in Hollywood will be hosting a school supplies drive to benefit PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc. The nonprofit organization is in need of pens, pencils, notebooks and crayons to use during its tutoring sessions for youth in 2nd grade through 8th grade. A collection bin will be located at the front of the club.
WHEN: Saturday, July 18 – Monday, August 10
WHERE: BJ’s Wholesale Club
4000 Oakwood Blvd
Hollywood, FL
EVENT/MEDIA CONTACT: Tricia Maddrey Baker, 954-249-7979
pbaker1@bjs.comDate Posted: 6/9/2009
Subject: Broward County Offering Free Driver's License Lessons to High School Students. Please follow the link above for particulars.
Date Posted: 5/27/2009
Subject: PS Youth's Board Members hosted PS Youth's 2nd Annual Fundraising Bash
Held on 5/2/2009, PS Youth's 2nd Annual Fundraiser - dubbed "A Black and White Bash" was a delighful evening. Below is a snapshot of a Steppin' Out article which featured the event.
All proceeds from the event went directly to support PS Youth's Academic Program.
Date Posted: 5/27/2009
Subject: Back to School Event - August, 2009
PS Youth will host a Back to School Drive during June - July, 2009 in hopes of hosting a Back To School Event in August, 2009. Please check back soon or Contact Us for further details on the Back to School Drive to see how you may be of assistance through sponsorships, donations, and/or volunteering.
Date Posted: 11/17/2008
SUBJECT: Broward Youth Learn to Build and Play Authentic African Drums
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida. Guinean percussionist and drum builder, Moussa Soumah will teach 20 Broward County youth, ages 9-17, to craft, tune and play authentic African djembe drums. Classes and culminating recital will take place at Willie L. Webb, Sr. Park over six Saturdays beginning in January of 2009. Students will learn the intricacies of lacing, tuning and maintaining the drums. Once all the drums are built, students will learn to play traditional Mande rhythms in a drum circle setting.
Follow this link for more info:
Broward Youth - Make/Play Drums
(Source: Trina Soumare,
contact #954-687-5789)
Date Posted: 8/4/2008
SUBJECT: PS Youth Receives
over 300 Reading Books from FirstBook
PS Youth has received a donation of over 300 reading books from FirstBook. Eligible participants of PS Youth's programs will receive free books.
Date Posted: 7/7/2008
SUBJECT: PS Youth Receives Grant from Community Foundation of Broward County!
PS Youth has received a grant from the Community Foundation of Broward County. The grant will be used to serve youth aging out of foster care. View the press release: PS Youth Grant.
PS Youth Outreach Center, Inc.
4111 North State Road 7
Lauderdale Lakes , FL 33319
ph: 954-358-0625
fax: 954-358-0626
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