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Seven Belmont secondary students are taking a lesson in philanthropy using funds provided by Victoria Foundation.
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For Grade 11 students Alicia and Ariel Gordy and Gabrielle Semail this is a lot of money to give away. They have never had that much money to spend before.
In a similar granting program two years ago the three students tried to provide grant money for The Help Fill a Dream foundation. Their pitch was rejected by their classmates and this year the three figured theyB次元官网网址檇 do their best to get the money to go to the foundation.
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After interviewing people from Help Fill a Dream several of the students offered to volunteer at community events, said Ariel.
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Other charities being considered are The Umbrella Foundation, Foundation House and SPCA Wild Animal Rehabilitation Centre.
The teens must present the four charities to the entire leadership class and come to a consensus. Once theyB次元官网网址檝e made their final decision it is sent to Victoria Foundation where it gets the final OK.
