by Olivia Camarena | Dec 20, 2023 | Success Stories
Before Playworks, there was Sports for Kids, a nonprofit born in the Bay Area, California. They didn’t know it back then, more than 20 years ago, but what started as a way to address the need for guided play during recess and playtime in schools evolved into the...
by Olivia Camarena | Dec 7, 2023 | Success Stories
Circle City Prep, a charter school on the Far Eastside of Indianapolis, is dedicated to providing high-performing, high-quality education without disrupting the community. Their focus is not on disrupting the neighborhood, but on investing in it, particularly in an...
by Olivia Camarena | Nov 21, 2023 | Success Stories
Let’s begin at the start. It’s 2007, and Charlene Gladney is leading Bible study at her church’s youth group. About half of the group is planning to drop out of school when they turn sixteen, the legal age for such a decision in North Carolina....
by Olivia Camarena | Nov 3, 2023 | Success Stories
When there’s teamwork, children and youth can achieve excellence. For the last few years, Excellence Through Opportunity has shown us the truth of this affirmation through actions and results. Today, we’ll tell you all about them! Excellence Through Opportunity (ETO)...
by Olivia Camarena | Nov 3, 2023 | Success Stories
Today’s success story is all about artistic expression! Meet the A.R.T.S. Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing holistic support for artistically inclined students. Theater, dance, music, videography, photography, digital arts, media—you name it. The...
by Olivia Camarena | Nov 3, 2023 | Success Stories
“Education is the front line when it comes to closing gaps,” a powerful statement by LOTUS leaders. That’s what keeps them going—connecting people, raising awareness, and providing opportunities to those from different backgrounds. The ultimate goal? Enhance...
