Recently I had the opportunity to meet Elyce Bristol who is the Program Manager at People to People. During March of this past year I had proposed that students in the Challenge Lab 3D print pencil cases for the Back to School with Dignity Program by People to People since Civic Action is one of our Challenge Lab themes. The Back to School with Dignity Program is a vital People to People program that provides children from low-income families with the tools they need to be successful in school. Parents who struggle to feed their children are even more hard-pressed to purchase the many items included on the “required school supplies” lists distributed at the start of the school year. We also provided the opportunity for students to donate recycled school supplies. I’m excited about the future collaboration with People to People. Some ideas for future collaboration includes a trip to People to People that provides the opportunity for students to volunteer and learn about nonprofit leadership. Many students in the Challenge Lab have great ideas to to start fundraising programs to support various organizations. Leading a fundraising project can be challenging and requires effective communication skills. Providing the opportunity to meet with leaders in the community can help students develop entrepreneurial skills that are necessary for successful leadership. After receiving the donated school supplies Elyce Bristol stated: “Thank you so much for thinking of People to People. Your students are lucky to have you! The supplies you donated will be put to good use – helping kids in need start the school year on a positive, well equipped footing. I look forward to collaborating with you and your students in the fall.”
(Above) Mr. McIntosh with Elyce Bristol delivering donated school supplies.
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