The school year is just around the corner and one local organization is working to continue its annual tradition despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic and concerns over monkeypox.
hosted a back-to-school giveaway Sunday afternoon in the Lake Forest Hills neighborhood.
Usually, Jewels of the Future throws a back-to-school party — which is much bigger than the back-to-school drive — that includes more interactive activities for the children, but the rise in numbers caused the organization to find a safer way to continue its tradition of giving back to the community.
Jewels of the Future mentors young girls with a focus on entrepreneurship, community service and education. It is dedicated to creating a safe space for girls to feel heard and seen while providing them with the tools they need for a brighter future.“We want our girls to know that they can be entrepreneurs as well as working on someone’s job, the sky’s the limit with our organization. Community service and community interaction are the base of our organization,” Turner said, a co-founder.
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