Tag: education
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Celebrating five new college graduates
“After I became a member of CVF, I feel I have two families. I can say I am so lucky that they gave me this chance,” Malay said after her graduation. Malay is one of five college graduates that celebrated this milestone in 2024, made possible through our scholarship program. What were her odds? Read…
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Show And Tell – The Difference We Make
Do you remember the game “Show and Tell”? Typically, it’s something we associate with kids — a fun activity where participants show an item that’s personal, interesting, or meaningful to them. They then get a chance to tell everyone why that item matters, its significance, and its value. But let’s be honest, even as adults,…
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Like Bamboo, They Rise
Sometimes, it only takes one person with empathy to change the course of a life. Think of Helen Keller. When Helen was young, in the 1880s, the outlook for a person with her disabilities were dire. Helen was deaf and blind. But then came Ann Sullivan, a teacher with extraordinary patience, kindness, and belief. Because…
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A lifetime of healthy smiles
How often do you visit the dentist? Twice a year? Maybe only when something hurts? Now, imagine going 18 years without a single dental visit. No cleanings, no fillings, no education on oral health – just enduring the pain until it becomes unbearable. Our scholarship students’ first visit to the dentist happens when they join…