HOW SOME PROJECT ENRICH YOUTH SPENT THEIR 2016 SUMMER

Jamar Watkins Wins MLK Regional Oratorical Competition

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On June 4,  Jamar Watkins won first  place in the National Bar Association's Dr. M. L. King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Region IV Oral Advocacy Competition in South Carolina.  He received a first place prize of  $1,500 and also as a winner of the competition, he will go on to compete in the national competition on July 21 in St. Louis, MO The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drum Major for Justice Advocacy Competition is designed to motivate high school students to excel in education. The Competition encourages students to express their views on a pre-selected topic and focuses on the ability of the students to communicate orally and in writing. The Competition is also designed to give young people experience in public speaking and reviewing legal documents as well as provide an opportunity for them to obtain some financial support to continue their education. Way to go Jamar!,
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Jamar and oratorical program official
Jahna Crump Starts Her Summer Volunteering at a Village in Ghana
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During the closing program this yeatr,  we heard about Jahna Crump;s upcoming trip to Ghana.  Well, she has arrived and she is quite busy,  She has prom,ised to document the trip for her project ENRICh colleagues and this is her first installment snt in on July 12: "Since last week was my final week of volunteer work while I am here in Ghana, I figured I would give you all a report on what we have accomplished while being here. While in Ghana we have....
  • Given 8 kids the opportunity to go to school and paid for their school fees 
  • Possibly gave a child a home (praying that Afia will one day become another little sister of mine) 
  • Blessed an entire school with new school supplies 
  • Fed a family and gave them food for the next week or two 
  • Gave almost 20 orphans new clothes and toys 
  • Prepared a meal for 8 girls who can't afford to board at school and pay for meals
  • Blessed endless needy children and their parents with money 
  • Brought happiness and joy to many children's lives 
Being a blessing to people in need and seeing how appreciative they are, is one of the best feelings I have ever had.  I will be sure to send a lot more pictures as soon as I get them off of my iPad!