Sandy Lee, Grace’s teacher; Grace Ruggerro; and Gene Rice
Plant a Seed is proud to announce that they have awarded their first post high school scholarship of $5,000 to Grace Ruggerro to pursue her passion of cosmetology. Grace is a senior at Bucks Learning Cooperative where is considered to be a leader of her class.
Grace believes in giving back to the community. In the past month, she organized the Foster Share Closet at Fostering Hope Lower Bucks where foster families are provided with clothing. She also implemented a toy drive at Crosspoint Church.
Grace plans to enroll in Make-Up Designory, a 2-year program that provides a Cosmetology license.
The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to children (ages 10-18) whose families are struggling financially, to support their passions. Based in Bucks County, the charity has helped more than 800 children since 2008. Plant a Seed was established by Upper Makefield residents, Gene and Michele Rice.
For more information about Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, visit www.plantaseedfoundation.org.