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Buddy White Project founder outlines two decades of student programs
Summary
Buddy White, founder and CEO of the Buddy White Project, said the organization has operated for more than 20 years and runs programs including backpack giveaways, an essay contest and outdoor 'fresh air' field trips; he urged community support and sponsorships.
Buddy White, founder and CEO of the Buddy White Project, told a local radio audience that his organization has provided resources to young students for more than 20 years. “We’ve been doing this over 20 years, and we’ve been able to service and provide resources in the community and make young students great,” White said, listing longstanding activities such as book-bag giveaways, an essay contest and 'fresh air day' field trips.
White described how the project partners with community organizations and schools to expand student exposure to new experiences, citing recent field trips to stables and museum visits. He said the project has "serviced over 20,000 students" across its programs and emphasized continued outreach and volunteer and sponsor needs. The host closed by identifying White as the group's founder and CEO and thanking him for appearing on the program.
