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CROWDRISE MEMBER SINCE: Apr 09, 2010
HOME: Pasadena, CA, United States
PERSONAL WEBSITE: http://www.cityyear.org/losangeles
ROCK PAPER OR SCISSORS: Paper
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My name is Vera Kwan. I am 23 years old. I proudly served as a Team Leader for the Disney Team in South Los Angeles at Normandie Avenue Elementary School for City Year Los Angeles. Everyday until June 10, 2010 since January 2009, I tutored and mentored elementary aged students. And I was the administrator of an After School Program called Starfish Corps which had 66 students. I led and coached a group of 7 young idealists who have given a year of their lives to change the world. We started our days at 7:30am and ended it when the last student was picked up from our after school program.
I was born and raised in Los Angeles, California - primarily in a little town called Pasadena. I'm sure you've heard of it. I went to private schools my whole life - Pasadena Towne and Country School for Pre-K-8th grade, Alverno High School `04 in Sierra Madre, and Loyola Marymount University `08. You may say I am privileged but I say that I'm lucky and blessed to have the family and support my whole life. I want to give to others what was given to me - a better life.
I am not like any other 23 year olds. I have experienced a lot in my lifetime both the good and the bad. However with all the things I've experienced, I still believe in my heart that life is beautiful and I want to do good. And through working with City Year, I've done so much in little time. I want to continue serving my community for the rest of my life. This is based on a true story.




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Kat
Kat SAYS:
Happy May! It’s finally spring, and kids will soon be running out the school doors into sweet summer freedom. But over 19,000,000 children across the country do not own a single book. Can you imagine a summer without even a little fun reading?

Please take a minute to check out Reader to Reader's newest fundraiser with Twive & Receive: http://twive.razoo.com/story/Amherst-Loves-Books Your donation on June 14th could help us win a share of $30,000! Now more than ever, the smallest donation can have a huge impact. You can sign up for a reminder email on our page, or if you just can't wait to get books in the hands of children, donate now. Thank you for your support!
3 weeks ago
Kat
Kat SAYS:
Happy April, CR friend!
Reader to Reader is auctioning off some great artwork to raise funds for our many international programs, thanks to our friends at the ART4GOOD Foundation. If you like art, books, or education, stop by and take a look at the 35 beautiful pieces available! http://bit.ly/HjFtMO
You get a beautiful piece of art, and RTR can:
-provide special education programs for children in the Dominican Republic;
-teach women to read in Nigeria;
-keep abandoned children in childhood through reading and improve theater in rural China;
-sponsor Haitian kids to finish school;
-continue to grow our public library in a coffee-farming Costa Rican village;
AND support many other programs that do wonderful work in India, Mexico, Nicaragua, Kosovo, Ghana and other countries.
If art isn’t your thing, you can still support our programs by donating or joining our team. Take a look at my projects to see more of what we do.
All the best, and HAPPY READING,
Kat
1 month ago
Kat
Kat SAYS:
Happy March! This is a month of really awesome holidays. International Women's Day, International Reading Day, Dr. Seuss Day, St Patrick's Day.. and who could forget Alien Abduction Day?

In honor of these wonderful holidays, many of which support women and reading, To Mother With Love is announcing a $500 challenge grant from a local donor. Every dollar donated to our project, up to $500, will be matched! Please give to support the women of Ikenne, Nigeria, who have for so long sacrificed for their children to become educated, but cannot read themselves. If you are unable to donate this month, please pass along this opportunity or become a team member. Thank you for your support!
3 months ago
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