Wednesday, May 25, 2011

the hEART project: Brittney

Brittney
Raleigh, NC

Brittney is a senior at Western Carolina University where she is studying to get her degree in special education. Brittney was the president of her sorority Alpha Chi Omega, and while holding this position they received a huge amount of awards including chapter of the year. Part of the reason they were honored with this award was through their philanthropic efforts.

Alpha Chi Omega's philanthropy is to help victims of domestic violence. While president Brittney, along with the rest of her chapter, helped raise awareness and money to go to these women and children in their local community that have fallen victim to domestic violence.

During the summer months Brittney works at her local YMCA at Camp G.R.A.C.E. (Growth. Recognition. Achievement. Character. Encouragement) which is in partnership with A Small Miracle inc. Camp G.R.A.C.E. is for children with pervasive developmental disorders(PDD) or Autism Spectrum Disorders.

Her passion and inspirations are driven through her love of community and her compassion for children and the hopes to see them succeed. Brittney has gone changed and moved through her leadership and fearless commitment to her peers and the youth she encounters daily.

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