Project Report
| Jun 12, 2012
Goal Card students say "Thank You" to Volunteers!
By Linda L. Williams | President/CEO
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Goal Card Volunteers and a few students
At the end of each school year, RISE and a few of the Goal Card students gather to thank the volunteers, who provide coaching sessions for the youth each school reporting period. This year, the event was held on June7th and hosted by a RISE Board member whose home happened to be on the golf course where the FedEx St. Jude Golf Classic was being held. Goal Card staff grilled up hamburgers and hot dogs while the youth talked and thanked the volunteers individually for all of their help, while viewing the golfers as they finished their game.
Several of the youth present were preparing for college and of course the volunteers continued in their coaching mode by sharing with them some of the pitfalls that they will face in their first year of college. A few students who graduated last year returned and validated the advice being given. The food was good and the setting was a new experience not only for the students but for some of the volunteers as well.
Goal Card continues to impact the 38126 area in Memphis. Thank you for your support in helping us to fulfill our mission of empowering people to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.
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Goal Card student with staff
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GC students - heading for college/high school
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Mar 23, 2012
Goal Card Hosts Financial/Career Seminar For Youth
By Alisha Tillery | Resource Development Coordinator
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Volunteer helps student with academic scorecard
The Goal Card Program held another successful Redemption Day in January 2012. Volunteers from University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center and International Paper helped students with tutoring, as well as tallying points received for good grades and conduct to collect incentive's prizes. Additionally, Mrs. Heath Faraci, wife of International Paper CEO, John Faraci attended the event as a volunteer.
In addition to inspiring youth to excel in their studies, Goal Card teaches them about financial literacy and preparation for the future. RISE will host Planning for Your Future, a symposium for 11th and 12th graders. Attendees will explore various career paths, as well as discuss with professionals and participate in activities that illustrate the education and skills needed for those careers. The event will be held on Saturday, April 14, 2012 at the University of Memphis.
Goal Card continues to impact the 38126 area in Memphis. Thank you for your support in helping us to fulfill our mission of empowering people to become self-sufficient by building and sustaining human and financial assets.
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Dec 19, 2011
Longtime Goal Card Student Shows Academic Success
By Alisha Tillery | Project Leader
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Brian Johnson Becomes Nat'l Honor Society Member
The RISE Goal Card Program's purpose is to help children in low-income area of 38126 excel in academics, while maintaining satisfactory conduct and attendance. The program boasts a 90 percent graduation rate and entry into a post-secondary institution of higher learning.
Brian Johnson (pictured below) is just one example of how Goal Card impacts students' lives. Johnson is a student at Stax Soulsville Charter School, a participating Goal Card school. He has been a Goal Card participant for six consecutive years, and was recently inducted into the school's chapter of the National Honor Society, a nationwide organization that recognizes students for superior academic work, as well as community involvement. Like other Goal Card participants, he receives incentives for points earned based on grades, conduct and attendance every nine-week grading period during Redemption Days, as well tutoring/coaching in areas in which he needs improvement. Johnosn has proven that hard work and encouragement pay off.
Thank you for your interest in our work at RISE. We will continue to keep you abreast of our students' achievements and latest program developments. Your donations will continue to help our children excel, in turn, making our community and city a better place.
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