Harvey Foundation and Stormy Wellington Donate $75,000 to Help Rebuild Grand Bahama Children’s Home

During the Sand & Soul Festival, we honored two individuals with the 2019 Harvey’s Hero Award. Attorney Benjamin Crump for his social and political activism and fight for civil rights in the community … and Sheila Johnson-Smith for her providing a safe place for the orphaned boys and girls of Freeport, Bahamas at the Grand Bahama Children’s Home for over 40 years. We also pledged a $75,000 donation to help rebuild the children’s home after the destruction caused by Hurrican Dorian.

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Harvey Foundation Prepares Students and Parents for College with Keys to Success

Another great follow-up program with our partner, Next Step Education Foundation, Inc., preparing our students and parents for college! Special Thanks to The Achievement Institute for engaging with our youth about peer pressure, bullying, positive communication, mental wellness, and to Atlanta Public Schools for speaking with our parents about school involvement and sharing important information to help get families ready for college.

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