Three Students From Boys and Girls Club of Greater Holland Receive Scholarships
This September , three students from the Greater Holland Boys and Girls Club were the recipients of a $ 5,000 scholarship . Ny ’ Jawan J ., Esli M . and Allisa M . were part of a group of 45 students in the U . S . who were recognized for their commitment to encouraging compassion within their community . These three recipients bring the total to six students from Holland who have been awarded scholarships over the past three years – there is clearly a big commitment to spreading kindness there !
PF ’ s Judgement Free Generation initiative strives to prevent bullying and encourage kindness , so it is a natural fit with the goals of the Boys & Girls Club . Planet Fitness ® is focused on creating a place that is free of judgment where anyone can come work out – a place that ’ s all about inclusion . Likewise , the Boys & Girls Clubs are committed to promoting kindness .
Business Manager for PF West Michigan Kelly Campion said , “ We are very proud to support the Boys and Girls Club of Holland . They are doing an amazing job with their students in creating a world of kindness .” PF Holland has made donations directly to this Boys & Girls Club location to support them in the work they do .
The Planet Fitness Scholarship program allowed for 45 teens from across the U . S . to receive awards . The scholarship program
PF Holland supports the Holland Boys & Girls Club , which recently had three students win Planet Fitness scholarships . recently gave its 100th award , and that means that a total of $ 500,000 in scholarship money has been awarded to this point – which is impressive considering that the program only started four years ago .
To be considered for the scholarship , students had to submit an application . Boys & Girls Club students from around the U . S . sent in their applications , and the recipients were chosen by evaluating their personal essay , a recommendation from a staff member and a video . These materials show how the student has displayed compassion , inclusion and respect as well as how they have encouraged these values .
By teaming up with the Boys & Girls Clubs of America , Planet Fitness and franchisees have given over $ 5 million toward the goal of encouraging kindness . The program has also included volunteer opportunities and bullying prevention training for Boys & Girls Club professionals and students . Along with that , Planet Fitness has built gym areas for Boys & Girls Clubs so that students can have a safe , inviting place to get some exercise .
Congratulations to Ny ’ Jawan , Esli and Alissa ! PF Holland looks forward to seeing how these three young people go on to create change and promote kindness in their communities . G member news
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