Kentucky's Top Youth Volunteers Honored by Prudential Spirit of Community Awards

Rebecca Wente and Grant Woodcock, two dedicated young individuals from Kentucky, have been recognized for their outstanding volunteer work by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards. As State Honorees, they were selected from among thousands of applicants for their exceptional community service. Rebecca, an 18-year-old senior at East Carter High School, founded a local chapter of First Book, a national organization providing new books to underprivileged children. In just one year, she raised nearly $5,000, securing over 9,000 new books for children in her county. Grant, a 13-year-old seventh-grader at Villa Madonna Academy, initiated a campaign to collect gently used soccer cleats and shin guards for children in Kenya, collecting hundreds of items.

Key Takeaways:

• Rebecca Wente, an 18-year-old senior at East Carter High School, was recognized for her outstanding volunteer work by founding a local chapter of First Book, a national organization that provides new books to underprivileged children.
• Through her efforts, Rebecca raised nearly $5,000 and secured over 9,000 new books for children in her county in just one year.
• Grant Woodcock, a 13-year-old seventh-grader at Villa Madonna Academy, was honored for his initiative to collect gently used soccer cleats and shin guards for children in Kenya.
• Both Rebecca and Grant will receive $1,000 and an engraved silver medallion as part of their recognition.
• The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards is a nationwide program conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).
• The awards program is now in its 15th year and recognizes outstanding acts of volunteerism among young people.

Statistics:

• 1,000: The amount of dollars Rebecca Wente will receive along with Grant Woodcock as part of their recognition as State Honorees.
• 9,000: The number of new books secured by Rebecca for children in her county through her First Book chapter.
• $5,000: The amount of money raised by Rebecca for the First Book chapter in its first year.
• 15: The number of years The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards has been honoring outstanding acts of volunteerism among young people.

Sources:

• Health & Medicine Week
• National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP)
• Prudential Financial