Diligence Celebrated…
Chanelle was frustrated. This was the third time her son Bruce’s dental appointments were repeatedly canceled, jeopardizing her job due to frequent time-off requests. Something had to change to take care of Bruce, but the prospect of switching dentists and getting to appointments without losing her job was overwhelming. She confided in Bruce’s teacher and…
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When you talk with Eli, chances are he’ll ask you which is cooler, Batman or Superman. Eli is a quiet high school senior, passionate about art and music. He plays clarinet in the high school marching band, loves discussing the artistic styles and story elements of Marvel and DC comics, and is truly a superhero…
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Meet Ja’Shawn! He is a nine-year old boy who loves playing football, wrestling with his two older brothers, and going fishing with his dad. He loves special evenings going to KFC to get a Macaroni bowl after his mom finishes her shift of work there. Ja’Shawn lives with his father, two brothers, aunt and grandmother…
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With no access to adequate healthcare, extreme tooth pain and the inability to speak English, a 3rd-grade student at Brennen Elementary School in Columbia desperately needed assistance. In October of 2018, Healthy Learners Midlands staff first met the young boy after a referral from the school nurse due to extreme tooth pain. The staff escorted…
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