Scholarships awarded to Young Adult Committee
May 18, 2021
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GODFREY The RiverBend Growth Association’s Young Adults Committee recently held its year-end ceremony virtually.
The committee’s students, mentors and nine local member non-profit organizations were recognized for all their hard work during the 2020-2021 school year. This year the committee held a raffle that raised $10,000.
The committee has two seniors and two juniors from each of the five participating high schools: Alton High School, Civic Memorial High School, East Alton-Wood River High School, Marquette Catholic High School and Roxana High School.
This year the committee heard presentations virtually from nine RBGA member organizations: Alton Parks & Recreation, American Cancer Society, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Call for Help, Community Hope Center, Jacoby Arts Center, Kreative Kids, Madison County Child Advocacy Center, and Riverbend Family Ministries.
She is passionate about developing confident, healthy, and well-rounded children. She believes that fine arts teach many life skills that can be applied to all aspects of life. She focuses on building confidence through movement, as she feels this is the best gift. Kreative Kidz is a diverse, all-inclusive program for children ages two to five years. “It s fun and active curriculum allows children to develop social skills and talents at a young age. Children will participate in dance, yoga and fitness classes while enjoying music, art, and drama lessons. Students have five classes each day filled with imagination and movement,” said Miss Tammy.