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The public is invited to a community resource that will focus on mental health from 2 to 5 p.m. Feb. 2. Earlier in the day, high school students will be able to privately hear from guest speakers and engage in interactive classes.
The PepsiCo Foundation is launching a $40 million scholarship program investing in 4,000 Black and Latinx students throughout the country, including 160 here in Chicago. One scholarship program targets students pursuing degrees in five high-demand areas, while the other scholarship provides support to community college graduates making the transition to a four-year institution.
Twenty-four college-bound students will benefit this year from Third Unitarian Church’s longtime program.
Admission is free, but donations will be accepted for scholarships the Tea Rose Educational Foundation awards.
Dozens of students have received financial assistance from Greater St. John Bible Church over the last 12 years.
Third Unitarian honored the 17 college-bound students earlier this month during a special ceremony.
Fifteen students are getting financial help from the Third Unitarian Church program, which started in the 1970s.
Rev. Ira J. Acree wants elected officials to better fund West Side schools.
Both earn four-year scholarships through the Pullman Foundation.
Rowing is more than just good exercise for some West Side teens. They’re learning the sport can lead to college scholarships and travel oversees, program organizers say.