GH Supports DG South High School

Global Hope learned of the enriching and empowering after-school programs threatened by funding cuts at Downers Grove South High School and wanted to help.  We consider the continuation of these programs vital to our students growth and well-being.  With that in mind, GH presented DG South with a $5000 donation – made possible by Perma-Seal Charitable Foundation whose special interest is education and our youth.  The donation will support the following:

STRIVE (Success Through Reaching Individual Expectations) Program

This is a structured after-school environment where students can complete homework, study for tests and learn invaluable study skills.  The program’s potential is higher GPA’s and a better study discipline.  Originally only available to freshman, the need is to expand the program to include financially disadvantaged upperclassmen as well (which totals 15% of student population).  Click Here for more info.

Snowball Prevention Program

A 2-day retreat, meeting twice a year that encourages responsible and positive thinking.  It is attended by approximately 500 students a year.  This donation will allow those who are in need of financial support to attend.  Click Here for more info.

Counseling and Student Support Services Department

Yoga mats and blocks will be purchased to allow students to attend “Zen Zone’ (a yoga class designed to reduce stress and improve overall well-being).  This program has been involved in a 2-year study with favorable results in reducing stress and increasing performance.

Click here to read about this in the TribLocal, Downers Grove Edition.

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