Instead of being under the sunny blue skies of a beach, Chantel Williams is spending her spring break at Samuel Gompers School in Wynnefield.
PHILADELPHIA -- Instead of being under the sunny blue skies of a beach, Chantel Williams is spending the Tuesday of her spring break under the bright lights of the auditorium at Samuel Gompers School in Wynnefield.While her trip may not be the typical spring break destination, she's glad she made that decision.
"Our students can see themselves in the college students," said Tanishia Pride, assistant principal at Samuel Gompers School. The Howard University students volunteered their time as part of the school's Alternative Spring Break program, which offers students an opportunity to use their free time to serve.The Howard students arrived in Philadelphia on Saturday, and they've already taught 7th grader Natyah Peterkin something she didn't realize about college.
AT 13-years old, she started her nonprofit Dimplez for Days in University City, aimed at providing resources for children trying to escape violence and create a better future for themselves and their families."We're not just like any nonprofit. We're loving. We're giving hugs," said Brown.