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Jupiter Resident And Dedicated Community Member
Named Bank Of America Student Leader
Age is just a number for Carissa Allen, a high school Each year, the bank identifies students across the and the founder of Kits of Compassion, an organization
junior who has already dedicated her life to making this United States who have demonstrated an exceptional that provides food and health items to the homeless in
community a better place. That commitment to helping commitment to their community and connects them to her community. She is passionate about helping others in
others is being recognized by Bank of America, which employment via a paid internship at a local nonprofit, need and created the organization out of the belief that
selected Carissa as a local representative in its prestigious skills development and service opportunities. everyone has a role to play in bringing poverty to an end.
Student Leaders program. Carissa is a student at William T. Dwyer High School Likewise, she sees pollution as another challenge Jupiter
faces and participates in monthly beach cleanups with
Friends of Jupiter Beach and Loggerhead Marine Life
Rooney’s Golf Foundation from page 1 Rooney’s Golf Foundation has donated $956,748.71 Center to combat littering and keep local waters clean.
to local Palm Beach County charities since 2001. These Carissa has a strong commitment to justice as well,
The Fourth Annual Rooney’s Spring Golf funds are raised through the golf tournaments, 5K Run/ and serves as a clerk and lawyer for Jupiter’s youth court,
Tournament was held on Thursday, May 2 at Abacoa Walk, poker tournament, bowling and luncheon events. where juveniles are sentenced by a jury of their peers in
Golf Club. The event raised $16,289.30 to benefit The Second Annual Rooney’s Bowling Bash is scheduled an effort to provide them with fairer punishments.
four local charities including Awesome Greyhound for Sept. 14, at Bowlero Bowling Alley. The 18th Annual As a Bank of America Student Leader, she is working
Adoptions/Hounds & Heroes, FAU Honors College, RGF Fall Golf Tournament is scheduled for Monday, with Communities in Schools (CIS) this summer as a
Forgotten Soldiers Outreach and Wounded Veterans Oct. 28, at Trump National Jupiter. The Sixth Annual mentor and educator to underprivileged children in Palm
Relief Fund. The Fifth Annual RGF Spring Tournament “Overcomer” Luncheon will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, Beach County. The organization seeks to build a stronger,
will take place on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Abacoa at the National Croquet Center. healthier and more economically-stable community by
Golf Club. helping vulnerable students stay in school and pursue
“We are very excited their education.
with this year’s numbers In addition to her time with CIS, Carissa will work
for both the Rooney’s with bank volunteers to develop better money habits and
5K and Spring Golf increase her financial management skills, such as building
Tournament. Our goal a budget and creating a savings plan.
every year is to raise “Building workforce and leadership skills early can
money and awareness for help prepare a young person for long-term success,” said
amazing local charities Fabiola Brumley, vice chairman of Business Banking
all the while making at Bank of America. “Connecting individuals to the
sure everyone is having training and jobs needed to accomplish their career goals
fun. We would like to ultimately strengthens this community, and we’re thrilled
send a big thank you to to welcome these incredible students into our program.”
all of the participants, For the last phase of her internship, Carissa is traveling
sponsors and volunteers to Washington, D.C. in July to engage with nearly 300
who make these events like-minded peers as well as members of Congress as part
happen,” said Alexis Top row: Theresa Hume – PBKC, Sherri Carter – PBKC, Bill Dunn – PBKC, Patrick of Bank of America’s annual leadership summit. While
Barbish-Sommer , Sullivan – PBKC, Scott Scrivner – PBSO, Sue Tomlinson – PBKC, Bottom row: Ron there, the students participate in discussions about civil
executive director Mattino – PBSO, Dr. Tim Steigenga – FAU Honors College, Adam Robinson – PBSO, rights and the value of cross-sector partnerships while
of Rooney’s Golf Jorge Gomez – PBSO, Pat Rooney Jr. – PBKC, Alexis Barbish-Sommer – PBKC, Lynelle building advocacy and inclusive leadership skills.
Foundation. Chauncey Zelnar – Forgotten Soldiers Outreach, Kerry Kruckel – FAU Honors College
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