Rising Stars provides at-risk youth a valuable opportunity to receive a quality private education and build character through participation in team sports. The non-profit organization requires that students maintain high academic standards and give back to the community through numerous volunteer opportunities during the year. Here, Rising Stars founder Paul Savramis discusses some of these opportunities.
Q: Why does Rising Stars require that scholarship recipients participate in volunteer programs?
Paul Savramis: We believe that all children deserve their best chance at success. We do this by offering full and partial scholarships to boys in the Long Island area to attend private school. In return, our student athletes must, in a sense, repay the community by serving various organizations.
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