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Malawi



The Hamels Foundation is dedicated to bringing an end to the extreme poverty and hardship endured by Malawi's two million orphans and vulnerable child victims of the AIDS/HIV virus. In 2009, The Hamels Foundation will begin its efforts of creating an all-girls boarding school that will provide the means for impoverished girls to realize the full range of their potential; to act as examples of girls empowerment and gender equity; to foster Malawian cultural pride and responsibility; and to raise the nation of Malawi and its people to abundance and lasting health.

 

 

 

 



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San Diego, CA

Coming in 2010

The San Diego California scholarship was given to the following student - Sam Bakken: $5,000

Eldon, MO

Coming in 2010

The Eldon Missouri scholarship was given to the following student - Karissa Wieskamp: $2,000

Buffalo, MO

Coming in 2010

The Buffalo Missouri scholarship was given in April to the following students - Robert Green: $ 500.00 Scholarship, Shayla Thomas: $ 500.00 Scholarship, Nathan Eagleburger: $1,000.00 Scholarship, Dylan Stacy: $2,000.00 Scholarship, Linsay Mae Brown: $2,000.00 Scholarship

Philadelphia - 2011 Grant Application

Coming in 2011

Check back to apply for the 2011 Philadelphia School Grant. -

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Philadelphia, PA

2010 Philadelphia School Grant Winners

General Education Award:

* $50,000.00 Award:
           Wilson Elementary
           4414 Woodland Avenue
           Philadelphia, PA 19143
           Phone:  (215) 823-8206
           Principal:  Sonya Harrison      
           Use of Funds:  Schoolyard Playground

Technology Awards:

* $8,000.00 Award
           Hartranft Elementary
           720 W. Cumberland Street
           Philadelphia, PA 19133
           Phone: (215) 684-5088 or (610) 357-2157
           Principal:  Dr. Judith McMonagle
           Use of Funds:  Kindle Reading Devices for Library

*$8000.00 Award

          Marshall Elementary
          4500 Griscom Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19124
          Phone:  (215) 537-2521 or (845) 893-2641
          Principal:  Carla Glover  Contact Person:  Natalie Catin
          Use of Funds:  Library - One Smart Board and three computers

* $8000.00 Award
          Vare Middle School
          2100 S. 24th Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19145
          Phone:  (215) 952-8611
          Principal:  Rachel Marianno
          Use of Funds:  Library – One Smart Board and three computers

Honorable Mention Awards:


* $12,000.00 Award
          Bayard Taylor Elementary
          3698 N. Randolph Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19140
          Phone: (215) 227-4435
          Principal:  Debra Drossner
          Use of Funds:  Curtain for main cafetorium stage

* $5,000.00 Award

          Morton Elementary School
          2501 South 63rd Street
          Philadelphia, PA 19142
          Phone:  (215) 727-2164 or (215) 939-8065
          Principal:  Zena Sacks
          Use of Funds:  Auditorium Improvements


 The Hamels Foundation takes a community-based approach to education by providing assistance to inner-city schools in the United Sates. Our primary focus is to directly serve or impact ‘at-risk’ students by funding programs that address their needs. Currently, an annual grant is awarded to a Philadelphia Public School that serves ‘at-risk’ students due to low socio-economic conditions including, but not limited to lack of educational materials, poor learning environment and inadequate structural conditions. Our goal is to improve Philadelphia’s future through better educational opportunities today.
 

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Thailand



The Hamels Foundation was able to provide and equip a boys soccer team consisting of children who were displaced by Thailands 2004 tsunami. The sport has been vital in establishing a bridge for children and youth in social skills as well as a sense of belonging and camaraderie. Not only were uniforms and equipment provided, but instruction as well. For these victims, building a youth soccer program gave them something to look forward to as well as a healthy distraction from the areas devastation. The Hamels Foundation continues to support this project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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Turkmenistan



The children in Turkmenistan are learning to play American sports and among the favorites is baseball. The Hamels Foundation is working with representatives of the Peace Corps to provide these children with equipment; baseballs, bats, gloves, helmets and hats. The sport is rising in popularity so much so that annually there is a tournament from different valeyats (similar to states) in which the teams consist of both boys and girls. Many of the girls in this country only wear long skirts to their ankles, and to watch them play baseball and run among the boys is really thrilling. It is such a wonderful lesson for all people to know in this developing country that the girls are capable of doing everything the boys do, and need not be confined to the home. Organization of mini-tournaments is currently under way which allows us to reach out to more children to practice the rules of the game and good sportsmanship. Most have never seen a bat or helmet before and it is truly rewarding to see the excitement in these children's eyes as they explain to all the people in their communities about the sport of baseball and how to play it. Some of the kids throw amazingly well, but they definitely love batting the most. Equipment is sparse and much in need of repair. Our hope is to expand this program so that a wonderful experience is had by all.

 

 



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