Weston High School, the former alma mater of one of our Co-Founders, donated 16 boxes of gently used books to the Give K’U Foundation! Last week all the books were shipped to the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to Red Shirt Elementary. They have hence been received and have been shared with the students and teachers within the virtual high school. Give K’U would like to give a sincere “thank you” to the students and teachers in Weston, MA!
Give K’U Co-Founders arranged for three very special presentations to the students of Kent Place Middle School and Kent Place High school to teach about Native American culture, values and perspectives. Lectures, dancing, singing, drumming, a large round dance was enjoyed by all.
Co-Founder, Cherese H. Grant-Giordano and her children (Emma & Theodore) gave a presentation about the importance of American Indian history. In the picture attached Cherese is explaining the role of the Give K’U Foundation to school children at the Franklin Elementary School. The students said they learned a lot and their enthusiasm showed when each student wrote a thoughtful thank you note outlining their favorite lesson/new fact.
Give K’U Volunteers — Happy to Help!
The Donations Were Extremely Generous –So Many Top Brands & Many Brand New!
Thanks to families in Summit, NJ and very kind hearted friends of Maplecrest Ford in Mendham, NJ, Give K’U was able to send out over 12 large boxes of coats, hats, boots and books to the 2 reservation schools. The boxes arrived in South Dakota on a day where the weather was -10 degrees!!! “Just at the right time. Thank you so much!” said Principal Barbara Ice
Co-Founder, Cherese H-G, Packed Numerous Books to Send to the School Children!
Co-Founder, Emma G Along With a Dedicated Volunteer, Folded/Sorted Coats by Size
In honor of National Native American Heritage Month, we are happy to report that Maplecrest Ford www.maplecrestford.com at 102 East Main Street in Mendham, NJ is supporting our foundation by sponsoring a supply drive! If you live in the area, please drop off gently used coats, boots, books, school supplies now through the end of December. THANK YOU!!!
Historically there has been no high school in Shannon County. In the fall of 2008, 5 high school students are taking classes virtually! Last week Give K’U was able to send laptops for the students to share as many do not have internet in their home. More laptops are needed. If you are able to donate a new or gently used one, please email sisters@giveku.org to make arrangements.
Give K’U is proud to announce that 100% of board members made financial contributions to the foundation in the 2008 calendar year. If you would like to donate to help the school children in Shannon County, on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, please go to http://www.giveku.org/donate.html
Give K’U President, Desert Horse-Grant, has been chosen to speak on Nov. 1st in Anaheim, CA about how to land a top notch job while keeping community ties. Give K’U will be highlighted at the 30th annual American Indian Science and Engineering (AISES) National Leadership Conference.
Wire Image Entertainment News photographs Desert Horse-Grant, President, while she represents the Give K’U Foundation at the Native Forum Brunch at the Mustang Restaurant during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on January 20, 2008 in Park City, Utah. http://www.wireimage.com/
The NIEA News. The Washington Issue. “Keeping our commitment to American Indians, Alaskan Natives, and Native Hawaiians.” Volume 39. Issue 2. Winter 2008. Page 65. Emma Rosebud Maslin Giordano, daughter of Co-Founder Cherese H. Grant-Giordano/niece of Co-Founder Desert Horse-Grant, was selected to be a member of NIEA and is profiled in this quarter’s magazine. Emma has exemplified how one student can make a difference in the lives of others. The Give K’U Foundation is very proud of Emma for her commitment to those in need. She made significant contributions to the organization and collection of the 2007 Give K’U Care Bundles. Aho!
