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Youth
Inspired
Philanthropy

2023 Projects

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READ ALOUD

By Kaleena Schmittler

The Read Aloud project was created to instill a love of reading to Keith County children and give them tools to manage their  feelings when they are frustrated.

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WELCOME BAG PROJECT

By Ambassadors-Student Council-Barrett Miller, Kaleena Schmittler, Myah Morken, Sophia Harman, Colton King, Alex Rado Zavala, Kevin Diaz Rodriguez, Arya Dethlets, Emma Hardie. Mentor/Sponsor: Ms. Jennie Coggins,
Ms. Sandy Waitley

The Welcome Bag project provided a welcome bag created by the students. The bags provide a friendly introduction and welcome to new middle school students in Ogallala. Students receiving a bag are escorted to their classroom by an ambassador.

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YOUNGER CHILDREN ARE GREATER THAN YOU THINK

By: Kayley Matney, Amira Morrissette, Maddie Rasmussen, Nova Williams.    Mentor:   Mrs. Heather Orth

This group wanted to give area pre-school and kindergarten children equipment for hands-on learning. They were able to present a cozy cube, sensory tables (including tongs and tools) for a fun learning environment.

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PEACE, LOVE, ROCKS!

By: Collins Cone, Marley Arndt, Lilah Pruett, Aubrie Law   Mentors:   Mrs. Heather Orth, Mrs. Laura Kemp

Peace, Love, Rocks provided color, creativity, positivity, and connection in Keith County. The group acquired, cleaned and painted rocks. The rocks were then placed throughout town to brighten the day of anyone lucky enough to find one and take it home!

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DON'T SWEAT IT! PET IT!

By: Cooper DeCastro, Riggs O'Neil, Bryson Castor,
Alex Brinkeman.   Mentor:
 MrsHeather Orth

The Don't Sweat It! Pet It! project was used to plant two trees, a linden and a cottonwood, on the south and west side of the Ogallala Animal Shelter. This will provide shade and a cool spot for animals residing at the shelter.

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FUR-EVER FRIENDS

By: Asher Brunkhorst, Trecin Meyer, John Elmshauser.

Mentor:  MrsHeather Orth

The Fur-Ever Friends project provided printed information along with public presentations on how to take care of your cat and dog. The group also promoted the use of microchips to protect against lost pets.

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WRECK'EM RACKS

By: Addie Miller    Mentor: Steph Miller

The Wreck'Em Racks project provided basketball racks and air pumps so student basketball players and rec. center visitors would have access and the ability to inflate flat balls.

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