On Saturday February 6, 2010 I was honored to be named the Mistress of Ceremonies for an amzazing charity gala held at DeVos Place downtown.
The Project Cool Gala, “A Jazzy Affair” was held in memory of its founder Mrs. Minnie Farris.
Project Cool (Christians opening opprortunites for learning) is a non profit organization which is committed to training unrepresented youth and preparing them for higher education and placement in the workplace.
The gala was held at the DeVos Place this past weekend where Project COOL students were celebrated for their wonderful contributions to the community, while bettering themselves through advaced training and scholastic acheivement.
Over a hunderd people enjoyed dancing and jazz music played by the students, along with the silent auction table filled with jewlery, art work, books, gift baskets, and certificates from some of West Michigans hotspots!
Project Cool is a unique and wonderful opportunity for young students to stive for higher education while learning about the work place for future employment. While involved in the organization, mentors and coaches train the studens on interview techniques, appropriate work attire, timeliness
and punctuality.
Students in the Grand Rapids area who are from the ages of 14-18 with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and interested in attending college, and future employment with local buisnesses should contact Project CooL.
Applications for the 2010 summer employment will be taken March 27-April 4.
I am extremely excited to be a part of such a wonderful organization! The silent auction raised $1,200 and the gala raised $2,500 which will benefit the American Cancer Association in Minnie Farris’ name.
If you would like more information on how you or someone you know can become involved in Project COOL as a student, volunteer, or to make a donation, contact the office of
Project COOL at 616-243-4354 or log onto www.projectcool.com