Child care providers in the St. Louis region have had a tough past few years, as some closed during the coronavirus pandemic. Others have had trouble finding enough workers. Low staffing and low wages are taking a toll on child care centers and parents.
The Pinellas County School District is desperately in need of mentors to help serve as a role model in student’s lives. Districtwide there are hundreds of students on waiting lists hoping to be paired up with an adult and a need for up 1,800 volunteers.
Lauren Richardson - Muscle Shoals High
Cameron Roddy - UAB Medical School
Macaulay Sheppard - Florence High
Ian Williams - Deshler High
The Syed Scholarship Foundation was honored to select these individuals and help them along with their educational aspirations. âOur hope is that the students will remember the Syed scholarship they receive and they too will give back to our community or the community they serve in the future. Dr. Syed contributed so much of his time and resources to the Shoals, it is only fitting that we continue his legacy through these scholarships.â board member
Jennifer Karr said. The foundation would like to thank the Shoals community for supporting these scholarships. Â