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Bryanna Schucker
Stories For Strength
Tinton Falls, NJ
In May of 2010, I created my own non-profit organization - Stories for Strength. I was inspired to start this organization because I wanted to make a difference in my community. Stories for Strength strives to promote reading through the donation of books to various establishments and community centers. By giving children the opportunity to become more involved with books, it's encouraging kids to enhance their education. In the first three months with over 330 donations, Stories for Strength has made a huge impact at the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County, the Community YMCA, and other organizations.
In addition, because of my non-profit charity and other volunteer work, the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County selected me as their Volunteer of the Month for July 2010! It was such an honor for me, and at that point - I knew that I was truly making a difference in children's lives.
Overall, every day I'm amazed at how much of an impact Stories for Strength is currently making in my community. Founding this organization is my biggest achievement, and as the 2010 Miss NewJersey Junior National Sweetheart, I hope to continue encouraging children to drop the electronics and to pick up the books and read!
Visit Stories for Strength's website at http://storiesforstrength.webs.com & become a fan on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Stories-for Strength/121927697827879?ref=ts.
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