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2nd Annual Youth and Family Volunteer Fair

“Youth who volunteer are more likely to do well in school, graduate, vote and be philanthropic,” cites the UCLA/Higher Education Institute. In addition, “young people who volunteer just one hour a week are 50% less likely to abuse drugs, alcohol, … Continue reading

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Young eyes are watching you

Sometimes adults do things they aren’t proud of—swear, watch too much television, argue. Making mistakes is understandable, but remember young people look up to adults. They see you—especially if you’re a parent—as the type of person they want to become … Continue reading

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Thanks for all you do!

Presentation to Coach David Rohlman and Darius McNeal for being a shining example of what it means to be a resident of District #428 and to be a Barb!!!

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Hard at Work

After the enormous turnout at the KEY Leaders breakfast, the DC KEYS team went right to work planning speaking engagements, fundraising, and future projects.  There is no rest for this motivated team dedicated to serving the youth of DeKalb County.

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Tips for building Adult Role Models asset

According to experts, what most young people need more than anything else in their lives is positive social interaction with adults. These interactions expose young people to real-life heroes. Be a role model for the young people around you, and … Continue reading

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