January 26, 2010

With the current crisis in Haiti, we're proud to see that our Miami hero, Laura Kallus, who has been helping Haitian gang members turn their lives around by job training, is using their new silk screening equipment to raise money for Haiti's earthquake victims. The kids in the PanZOu project worked overtime to get T-shirts printed and to make a great poster. Kudos to Laura and everyone involved!

January 20, 2010

We’ve all seen news stories of a high school student who suddenly collapses and dies with no warning. In many cases, an automated external defibrillator (AED) could have saved that life. Our newest hero, Alisha Obando, is a school nurse in American Falls, Idaho, who hopes to prevent such a tragedy in her school district. Alisha requested $6,000 to purchase three AED units as well as the necessary cabinets, alarms, and hands-on instruction needed to train school staff members.

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January 12, 2010

Here's proof that a little can really go a long way. Assistant Warden of the C. Paul Phelps Correctional Center for Men in DeQuincy, Louisana, Jolene Constance, received $7,000 for books for their literacy program. So far, she has purchased over 12,000 books and she's only spent about half of the money. Jolene is the bargain shopper of the year!

January 7, 2010

A Teen Maze is a life-size game where participants examine the consequences of life's choices in a realistic, creative and fun way. Our newest hero, Shelly Bohl, who works as an office assistant for the Family Crisis Center in Bottineau, North Dakota, recently started the Teen Maze project at the local schools. Until now, she has had to borrow the pipe and drape system required to divide the stations but they are not always available. Shelly requested $6,000 for the tools needed to create at least 25 stations of their own, which will allow her to make the maze available to even more students.

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January 1, 2010

Happy New Year, everyone! I can't believe it's already been two years since I started Jenny's Heroes. As the new year begins I am excited to continue this grant program with even more Heroes who want to help those in need, one community at a time. I can't wait to see what 2010 will bring!

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