
École la Nouvelle Race (New Race School), Toukra, Chad
New Race School was established by Nigel and Lynn Whitehouse to serve the children of the Nomadic people in Toukra, Chad. Since its establishment the school, which serves pre-K to 6th grade, has grown to 500 students with 60% of them being girls. Over several years, Lynn and Nigel have been able to find support for the schools from family and friends and corporations operating in Chad. Unfortunately, Nigel suddenly passed in 2019 and Lynn had to return to Canada to be closer to family. Several...
Read MoreAnika James Scholarship for Student of Color
The main purpose of this scholarship is to promote educational opportunities for students of color who are pursuing a 4-year college degree. Applicants must be seeking to give back to the community through their service and must demonstrate financial need. Criteria Must be attending college (freshmen, including high school seniors accepted to college; sophomores; or juniors)Must be seeking to give back to the community (with current and future plans for community...
Read MorePartnership with Lowe’s Grove Middle School
2018 Five Chromebook computers were provided to the STEM program. This enabled online access to information the students needed to progress in the program. 2019 The following were gifted to Lowe’s Grove Middle School 12 Chromebooks 2 keyboards and mouse 1 Chromebook charging cart 3 teacher supply kits 2...
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