Meet Our Champions!
The Ambassadors of Caring were selected by their high schools to participate in a city-wide program in 1995. Today, many are still change makers in their communities.
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Background
We united middle school and high school students from all socio-economic, religious, racial, and ethnic backgrounds throughout the greater Philadelphia region. We gave these students the opportunity to meet and share their vision for community improvement with other “Champions.”
The program assisted the students in further developing leadership and communication skills. These skills included public speaking, interviewing, fundraising, planning, implementing, and sustaining service projects. “Ambassadors” not only develop their own skills, but also learn how to “teach” these skills to their peers and others.
The Champions of Caring organization sponsored three programs:
The Champions of Caring Recognition Program honored and celebrated young “Champions” in our community for their outstanding commitment to community improvement and social advocacy.
The Ambassadors of Caring Leadership Program was a year-long training opportunity that taught “Champions” important leadership, advocacy, and communication skills. Workshops, retreats, seminars, and symposia were offered throughout the year to help support these “Champions” in their service.
The Journey of a Champion School Program promoted caring behavior in the form of service and civic participation through high school English and/or History classes, middle school classes, and after-school clubs.