San Diego, CA, February 27, 2024 – Arden Pala, a dedicated 9th-grade student at Francis Parker School, is making remarkable headway in the battle against childhood hunger through his non-profit organization, Sports4Kids. The Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation has recognized Arden’s commitment by awarding him a Youth Grant through Youth Service America (YSA), which supports his …
Read MoreMICRO-GRANTS TO HELP YOUTH SERVE THEIR COMMUNITY As proud recipients of a grant from The Allstate Foundation, the Aspen Institute’s Sports & Society Program will support youth committed to making sport and play more accessible in their community. Inspired by our School Sports Equity Toolkit, Service Learning through Sports is a one-year program that provides …
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14-year-old Arden Pala joined us live to tell us all about his non-profit Sports4Kids, and how he helps bring sports clinics to schools in San Diego with no athletic programs. For more information, visit Sports4Kids.com. This segment aired on the KTLA 5 Morning News on Dec. 20, 2023.
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The San Diego County Public Defender’s Office announced its list of 25 Most Remarkable Teens from around San Diego County and recognized them at a special ceremony Thursday. “In a world that’s constantly evolving, a group of remarkable teenagers is illuminating the path toward an inspiring future,” said Interim Public Defender Katherine Braner. “These young …
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Read MoreMeet Daily Point of Light Award honoree Arden Pala. Read his story and nominate an outstanding volunteer or family as a Daily Point of Light. At a young age, Arden Pala started volunteering with his family, and he immediately was hooked. Now, at the age of 14 years old, he is the founder of his …
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