While we’re supposed to be on the road to economic recovery, one area that continues to suffer from budget cuts is education. Schools are seeing smaller budgets which can lead to layoffs and school programs having to be cut. With the dangers and temptations that lurk outside of school, community and after-school programs become key in supporting our youth.
Sabrina Williams visits her local Dollar General store.
February’s Every Day Hero, Sabrina Williams, has been supporting the North Lawndale community in Chicago through her work with America SCORES, a national after-school literacy organization. America SCORES uses team-based programs that encourage students in academic achievement, work in their communities, and improves their health. Sabrina was also Chair of the Parent Committee at her children’s elementary school and is a writing coach for 3rd – 5th grade boys.
Through the efforts of millions of other Every Day Heroes across the country, and their support of their communities, differences are being made. If you want to help the youth or adults in your community to improve their literacy, explore the Dollar General Literacy Foundation, which offers literacy grants and literacy programs in 40 states across the US. These programs support and encourage those who want to learn to read, learn English, or who want to receive their GED.
If you have a Dollar General store in your community, don’t forget to grab the February P&G brandSAVER from last Sunday’s (January 27th) paper. (Yes, you might need to check recycle bins if you didn’t grab it beforehand.) You can use P&G brandSaver coupons to get high quality P&G products at Dollar General, on top of their already low prices.
The WiC Project Dollar General and P&G Giveaway
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The Prize:
One winner will receive a prize pack which includes a $10 Dollar General gift card, as well as samples of Dawn® dish soap, Gain® laundry detergent, TIDE® PODS, Downy® Unstoppables and Head and Shoulders® Endurance shampoo.
Disclaimer: This post consists of my (and/or fellow tester) opinions only. Your experiences may be different. No compensation was given for this review/giveaway. I did receive a free product from the manufacturer or their representing PR agency to use and test for the purposes of this review. This did not affect the outcome of this review.
My hero is my army man, my hubby.
My Mom is my everyday hero, for 20+ years, until she retired, she made sure each person that lived in the group home she worked at had at least three Christmas presents to open. With up to 64 residents each year, that was a huge undertaking she took upon, and paid for, herself each year.
My hero are my parents
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I know an elderly male who volunteers over 40 hours a week to help others…it’s amazing.
My husband is my hero!
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mu hubby works hard at his job and our church
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my daughter is my hero. she’s a hard worker and has become a doctor thru pure ambition.
My grandma is my every day hero!
My husband is my hero, he takes care of me everyday!
My dad is a retired minister and he is always working in the community and my hero…
I do the best I can to help… I am my own hero
My everyday hero is my Daughter who has two awesome children 6 and 2, works, and taking collage classes.
my everyday hero is actually more than one person its 4 they consist of my wonderful husband, my two boys and my daughter they are great they help me in so many ways. I wouldn’t be able to do what I do without their amazing support.
My brother in law who is in the army
my dad is my hero
my mom volunteers at the homeless shelter
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My husband is my hero
There is a man who lives in the back of my neighborhood who cleans and does landscaping on a volunteer basis.
my husband is my everyday hero, he is always so generous and kind. he would give the shirt off his back to help any one in need!
There is a group here that is trying to save the feral cat communties in town and I work with them too. They are dedicated caring people.
My everyday hero would be my husband. He keeps everything running smooth.
Salvation Army
Christine S., friend, is an amazing Chiari supporter. She organized and hosted a charity run, a local support group and educates us on this painful and sometimes fatal illness.
My husband is my hero because he works all night then goes to school.
My mom is my every day hero. She spends her days selflessly helping others. So sweet and caring.
My nephew is my hero..he’s in the US Army and proudly serving!
My everyday hero is my sister who is a full time state employee helping people find employment; is supporting her young children since she was widowed; and has her own home businesses to earn extra income for her retirement & gifts for her family.
All the teachers I work with in my low income school
The school that I teach at has been adopted by a local church. Last weekend, they came over and painted the parent center walls as well as the teacher workroom. They replaced furniture in the parent center. They cleaned up the outside center courtyard. These people are investing in our children and community.
One of my co-workers is a very selfless person. I think sometimes that he and his wife spend more time helping others in their family/community than they spend with themselves, and they contribute monetarily as well
Jay does a lot of work with our local food pantry
Noreen who started our local food pantry
Yes, my brother-in-law
My husband’s my hero
I know lots of people who make a difference every day. I worked with special needs individuals and each person who also worked with them is amazing.
Thanks for the giveaway…the staff & volunteers of our local food bank are everyday heros !