Angleton youth earns volunteerism scholarship

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Angleton youth earns volunteerism scholarship

Posted Monday, July 14, 2008

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Angleton High School National Honor Society member Riley Hammond decorates a tree on the Tree Walk during Christmas on the Square in December of 2007.

Riley Hammond of Angleton was one of the winners of the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program recently in Wisconsin.

The Kohl’s Kids Who Care® Scholarship Program recognizes and rewards young people who make a difference in their communities through volunteerism. On July 9, Kohl’s Department Stores (NYSE: KSS) rewarded nearly 200 young volunteers nationwide with $1,000 scholarships, including two in the Houston-area.

Local recipients of $1,000 scholarships were Hammond, who started a day camp for kids with special needs so their caretaking parents could get a break; and Ademar Cordova, 10, of Houston, who started the Dyslexia Learning Society at his school along with an after-school learning center.

“Today’s winners truly are role models in their local communities,” said Julie Gardner, Kohl’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer. “By recognizing their efforts and sharing their stories through the Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program, we hope to inspire other children and adults to volunteer and make a difference.”

America’s youth contribute more than 1.3 billion hours of community service each year, according to the Corporation for National and Community Service.

Winners were selected based on initiative, leadership, creativity and generosity. The regional winners are now being considered for one of 10 national scholarships worth $5,000. Kohl’s also will contribute $1,000 to a nonprofit organization on behalf of each national winner. National winners will be announced at the end of July. In total, Kohl’s will award more than $300,000 in scholarships and prizes this summer. Since 2001, $1.5 million in scholarships and prizes has been awarded to more than 7,000 inspiring kids nationwide.

The Kohl’s Kids Who Care Scholarship Program is an annual initiative. The program is part of Kohl’s Cares for Kidsâ, which is focused on improving the lives of children. Kohl’s Cares for Kids benefits children’s health and education opportunities nationwide through its merchandise program, fundraising gift cards and A-Team associate volunteer program. For more information or a list of Kids Who Care winners, visit www.kohlskidswhocare.com.