About two years ago, Montebello’s Schurr High School student Caroline Kelly Smarts decided she wanted to complete a Gold Award project.
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What a great#thankayouthworkerdayat Maryvale! You are all superheroes every day:)#thankful#maryvalehope#MaryvaleSuperheroes#fosteryouth#daughtersofcharity
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We are thankful for the hope and words of encouragement special guests Paul and Diane shared with our children during the Mort Court dedication ceremony (and especially for the first free throw game) and the beautiful basketball court!
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Foster teen overcomes obstacles to begin college
Posted by Susan Marie Eigenbrodt on Sep 2, 2017 10:24:25 PM
The beginning of a new school year may be viewed with worry by some children, but for others, the classroom represents an opportunity to leave a troubled past behind and embrace the future.
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Recent high school graduate and Maryvale resident Haley has a dream, and it involves helping children less fortunate. “I want to be a social worker,” she said. “When you’ve been through the foster care system, and you know how it works, you’ll be a great social worker. I can give them advice, and they’ll know I’ve been there.”
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