JANET: S77-SUA

Jeanette has moved up to the sixth grade this year, with English as her favorite subject, and she’s determined to excel in her lessons. Brimming with excitement, she shared her dream of becoming the “queen” of her school. She also told a deeply heartfelt story about never having met her father; it has always been just her and her mother, a single parent who burns Cole for a living. Despite these challenges, Jeanette remains committed to her education and her future goals. Sponsored by: The Bablitch/Kelch Philanthropy Fund

At the age of 12, Janet experienced a highly successful school year, driven by her unwavering determination to excel in all subjects, a goal she achieved with flying colors. During her interview, her pride in her accomplishments shone brightly, as she attributed her success to the support of her late father and siblings, whom she believes are watching over her from above. Janet’s hard work earned her a promotion to fourth grade, and she continues to reside with her mother, navigating life’s challenges with resilience and gratitude. Sponsored by: Joyce Carter-Williams

Janet barely passed third grade this past school year!  She passed to grade four “with condition” to make up her low grade in English and Spelling. Consideration was given because of her age coupled with her determination to achieve in spite of uncontrollable life’s obstacles. Janet still struggles with the tragedy of losing her father and two siblings in a motor car accident when she was just four years old.  With no time to grieve, Janet’s mother had to juggle the reality of solely providing for her family through living at the mercy of her struggling neighbors and earning income from gardening and petty trading. Opportunities for giving Janets a second chance is one of the many endearing and life improving attributes of GPA.  Sponsored by: Donations from General Funds

Thanks to the generous donation from Lori Kilstrom Higgins, Janet has been re-enrolled into school for the 2019/2020 school year. 

We are pleased to announce that Janet was promoted to 1st grade for the 2018/2019 school year. Lori Kilstrom Higgins, thank you for your sponsorship and giving your student a gift of education. 

Meet Janet, who has been generously sponsored by Lori Kilstrom Higgins. She is 7 years old and in the kindergarten-2 this year. Janet lives in Suakarzue, Liberia with her mother. Three years ago, her father and 2 siblings were killed in a tragic car accident. Since then, her mother has been struggling to support her family and couldn’t afford to send Janet and her siblings to school. Her interests are helping her mom and she hopes to be a doctor when she grows up.