Charles Harbin was tutoring children in transition at The Drake House last summer before he was killed. He described his experience there with the students as moving and enriching… he talked very positively about the kids and the program.
If you’re not already familiar, The Drake House in Roswell provides short term crisis housing, assessment and support to homeless mothers and their children. A few of the many services they provide include career and financial counseling, tutoring for the children, daycare to assist with finding employment, health services and mentorship. It was established to keep the family intact, and provide them with the resources to return to self-sufficient housing.
I ended up at Drake House pretty unexpectedly this week as part of a community program I’m involved with. It was jarring to be in this space where my brother taught and had talked so much about – and it was heartening to hear Programs Director, Christy Merritt, talk about the life changing work they are doing by teaching, supporting, encouraging and strengthening these families.
Visit Drake House to find out how you can help with clothes, food, toiletries, car seats, gift cards for food, financial needs, website tech, or volunteer to teach an enrichment class… and, think of Charles when you make your donation. ♥
Madison Midkiff, 2012 CJH3 Memorial Scholarship winner, shares an update on her first semester at Georgia College and State University.
It was a year ago today.
“This summer, I am working maintenance for Roswell Area Park. When I am not working, I try to find time to hang out with friends before leaving for Georgia Southern in the fall. Preparing for college has been difficult because I am deciding whether to transfer from Georgia Southern after my freshman year to Georgia Tech, or enroll in an engineering program that will allow me to transfer after my sophomore year. Ultimately, I expect to have a 3.5 or higher GPA this coming year while working on campus and joining Habitat for Humanity and Circle-K (college version of Kiwanis International).”
“This summer I plan on working as much as I can to save money for this coming Fall. I have to admit that I don’t mind working so much because I’m really going to miss my job next year. I’ll be leaving for school in just a few weeks and I could not be more excited! I’m in the honors program at GCSU, and plan on rushing as well. I know the year is going to be a busy one! I can’t wait to experience college life! I’m so thankful and honored to have received this scholarship, and I’m so happy to include all of you in this step into the next part of my life.”
With the posted deadline of April 22, applications have been pouring in all month.
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Early predictions called for faculty to win big over students. By the end of the first quarter it was clear the Seniors were more focused on the most direct route to the beach rather than to the hoop. Spectators, mostly students, settled in for an embarrassing defeat as they moaned continuous boos from the bleachers.
Charles Harbin III Memorial Foundation 