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Eagles Trustee Brent Siders, on behalf of the Eagles 2177 Officers and
Board of Trustees, makes a major donation to Empowering Darke County
Youth. Accepting it is Bob Robinson, Empowering Program Coordinator.
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Greenville
Eagles supports Empowering programs
GREENVILLE - Greenville Eagles 2177 made a major contribution to
Empowering Darke County Youth recently. Noting the progress
Empowering’s After School Program has made working with students
struggling academically, Eagles Trustee Brent Siders said this is what
the Eagles is about… the youth in the community.
The Greenville Eagles, a fraternal organization, promotes service to
family and community. It has sponsored many community oriented events
and services over the years, including the Shriners Burn Centers,
Greenville softball, Girl Scouts, the Annie Oakley Festival and more.
It has given more than $15,000 in scholarships to children and
grandchildren of members to help with college expenses.
“Your After School program is a good one,” Siders said, noting the
Eagles’ decision to donate to Empowering. “It helps the kids and our
community. We are proud to support it.”
Eagles membership has grown over the years and remains open to the
public. Anyone interested in joining may stop in at F.O.E. 2177 –
Greenville Fraternal Organization of Eagles – at 113 E. Third Street
and fill out an application. The organization offers many services open
to the public, including breakfast and lunch, and regular live
entertainment.
Established in March, 2016, Empowering Darke County Youth has completed
two years of summer tutoring to students throughout the county and is
in its second year of after school tutoring to students at Greenville
Elementary and Intermediate School. Edison State Darke County students
are the backbone of the program, tutoring the younger students as part
of their community service and coursework commitments. Donations help
to pay for supplies and snacks, as well as experienced and licensed
tutors.
The Empowering Mission: Empowering Darke County Youth provides After
School and Summer Tutoring programs to assist students in the areas of
language arts and math with the goal of Strong Students for a Strong
Community.
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