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.
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.
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I’m a Girl Scout Leader, and I know first hand Girl Scouts make a difference in the community everyday.
all the parents in the PYLS ( our soccer league for the kids) are heros to us us
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It would have to be a teacher at the school – he helped my son when he attended there
I try to pay it forward every day even if it’s opening a door for an elderly person at the store or parking further away in a parking spot so an older person can park closer.
all of the foster parents out there that give selflessly to these kids!
my mom will forever be my hero.. may she RIP.
My heroes are the men and women who serve our military! They are the true heroes!
My husband is my hero :).He has been involved in volunteer services for the past 43 years.Volunteer Rescue Squads and Fire Departments do lots of good for their communities.
Hubby is my everyday hero
my dad volunteers for habitat for humanity
Yes! There is a lady in our town that is working with the children in our community to clean up the town. She’s my hero!
My every day hero is every soldier putting their lives in harms way for my freedoms.
My daughter’s girl scout leader. She does so much for the girls…and volunteers with her church and meals on wheels
my fiance is my hero 🙂 he took on me and my 4 kids….he’s an awesome stepdad to them!!!
yes. my friend and neighbor takes care of a feral cat colony in our downtown area. she feeds them daily and had tubs set up for bad weather shelter that they use. she also trapped and paid to have them all fixed and then released them. total hero!
My husband, he works everyday helping people
My husband would be an everyday hero. He is a teacher, involved in after school programs, and community youth counseling groups. He cares so much for his students and puts lots of time, energy and love into them.
My husband is my everyday hero. He faithfully serves in the USAF.
My Daddy (R.I.P.) and my lovely husband r my Heros!
My hubby works two jobs to keep his family happy!
my dad is my everyday hero. the way they he has been there for all his kids he will always be my hero
My son is my every day hero.
My mom and dad is my every day heroes
my hero is my husband
I am a teacher, and i work with some amazing people who try and make our students try their best and want to have great futures.
My son is a firefighter, and a tow truck driver. He comes to people’s aid every day…in a variety of ways.
my mom is my everyday hero! 🙂
My husband is my hero!
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Our local March of Dimes chapter is changing the lives of babiesr
hubby is a paramedic/firefighter and helps people on a daily basis so he’s my hero
My son is my everyday hero. He served over in Iraq with the Army
I think the police officers, firefighters, emts and paramedics helping people everyday are our heroes
There is a great clinic in my town that treats low income and patients without access to health care at no cost.
My mom is my everyday hero.
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My brother is a firefighter
Wanda S. a woman who works in my office has been really great donating her time at the food banks and our local warming center, in addition to getting fund raisers for those in need.
my everyday hero is my mom
My mom, she is the strongest woman I know, and she inspires me, she is my hero
My best friend is my everyday hero.
God is my everyday hero He never disappoints!
My best friend, Jules is my every day hero…she has over 14 people living in her house, yet always manages to find the time to volunteer, and give even more of herself to others…she is the person I’d like to grow up to be!!!!
My autistic brother is my everyday hero.
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teachers are everyday heros
There are retired military men most have been injured in some way either physically or mentally from combat who volunteer at my son’s school as mentors for some children.They are heroes
My Hero is my Son,he does so much volunteer work
I work with adults with developmental disabilities that are unable to care for themselves, and every single one of my staff are heroes every day in my opinion.
My Mom is my everyday hero, she always puts others first and she is just an amazing woman
My mom is my everyday hero.
my hubby is my everyday hero —– Pauline aka Paol Trenny ….. emscout9 at Hotmail dot com
my sign on is Paul Tran – it would not let me correct it
My Husband who volunteers!
my husband
I don’t know anyone personally. I however, have been participating in toys for tots. This will be my 7th year.
My mom is my everyday hero because she is always there for me
I know a bunch of gals who volunteer at our local food pantry, AND a local crisis pregnancy center thrift shop.
Everyone who was volunteered should getting a standing ovation
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My dad is my everyday hero
My sister she does a lot of volunteer work.
My Husband
my sister who does pto and boy scouts
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my aunt for all she does for her daughter who has cerebal palsy
our community college has several clubs that collect items for the needy and for people in nursing homes
My church family makes a big difference in the community. They help out the needy by providing food, clothes, and other necessities.
My sister-in-law is my hero
My Mom does more for people without thinking about it than just about anyone else I know.
my everyday hero is my mom
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My mom and my fiance are my everyday heroes!
my husband is my everyday hero
My best friend who is very active in groups to help women!
my husband is my everyday hero he is amazing
My son’s principal. She works tirelessly to improve the school, and is so involved with the children. She’s an excellent principal!
Yes, my former teacher is heading up a wellness program in her school
My daughter is my everyday hero.
My Hubby is my Everyday Hero!
my mother in law
My sister is my everyday hero!
my friend Jen makes a difference
My son’s friend Nell makes a difference.
My mom is my every day hero. She has been through so much, including breast cancer, and having spent 2 months in the hospital in 2012. She is such a strong person.
My local hero is my little brother who teaches dance class to elementary school students so they have something to strive for.
My mom and dad are my hero’s. No matter what, they are always there for me.
The Knight husband and wife at my church helps the homeless and the nursing home residents on a weekly basis! thanks, [email protected]
My Every Day Hero is definitely my Mom! She is wonderful! 🙂
I do have a friend who is making a difference in our community by organizing many activities and projects geared towards our large hispanic population. Everyone is always encouraged to participate, the main objective is to bring everyone together to learn about the culture with music, art, and cuisine as well as pride and overall community development and growth.
My everyday hero is my baby boy.
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My every day hero is my mom.
My Every Day Hero is my husband. He’s always pitching in to help whomever asks.
My everyday hero is my mom. My hero in my community is a man named Doug.He started a homeless organization here in the city where I live.He works(for free) everyday from 8pm-4am.He goes out handing out blankets,giving rides,finding people shelter.He’s the kindest soul and he’s an angel on earth.Thank you for the great giveaway! 🙂
my husband is my everyday hero
My Mom!
My dad is my everyday hero
My husband I guess. Nice giveaway.
My kids
My husband is my everyday hero
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My mom is my hero
My every day hero is my sister.
My husband is an everyday HERO! He drives 1-1/2 hours one way back and forth to work 5 or 6 days a week and works 16 hours trying to keep up with the economy and try and keep us from losing our home…
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 !