Changing the Stigma on Skaters

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For this project, Eric wanted to apply his love of skateboarding to his want to make a difference in his community. He chose to take a few friends to his local skate park to pick up garbage, rake the leaves out of the way, and have fun while doing it. Eric said, "I felt really Continue reading →

Bee Friendly

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"It has been said that something as small as the flutter of a butterfly's wing can ultimately cause a typhoon halfway around the world" Continue reading →

Gifts for Good

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Gifts for Good (G4G), brings together people who make crafts from things most people deem worthless or "trash", thus keeping these items out of landfills and preventing the consumption of store-bought gifts that use earth's resources. They sell the crafts and donate the money to local non-profits. Continue reading →

Protecting Against Liberia's Rainy Season

Quijuie worked on a project close to home, for 12 years he had lived in one of the most flooded parts of Liberia and had experienced the rainy season’s damaging effects. In order to prevent peoples’ homes from flooding during Liberia’s rainy season, he organized and raised money to have workers build a drainage system for community members in his hometown. Continue reading →