NDP STUDENTS EARN NATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR COMMUNITY SERVICE

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May 6, 2024

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United Nations Association of the USA recognizes 19 youth leaders from Notre Dame Prep who are delivering progress toward the UN Sustainable Development Goals

Notre Dame Preparatory School is announcing today that 19 students in the upper school are being recognized by the United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) and InnerView in the Seventh Annual Community Service Impact Awards. This program, open to all U.S. students, has been designed to connect student community service activities, skill development and commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to transform our world. 

NDP's UNA-USA awardees include:

Ambassador Awardee: Alessa Atallah

Honor Awardees: Erin Connelly, Isabelle Gumma

Merit Awardees: Maria Charaf, Ana Dimovski, Christian Estrellas, Brooklyn Haddad, Michael Khouri, Sami Khouri, Gracie Kozemchak, Addie Mikel, Maria Nunning, Tulicaa Ochani, Mariana Ricci

Zero Hero Awardees: Lucas Bigelow, Brooklyn Haddad, Michael Khouri, Sami Khouri, Nyia Moore, Madison Pawlowski, Ava Wernis

Michigan Awardees: Alessa Atallah, Alaina Byrne, Erin Connelly, Ana Dimovski, Christian Estrellas, Isabelle Gumma, Brooklyn Haddad, Michael Khouri, Tulicaa Ochani

In addition, the Kroger Co. is presenting the fifth annual Zero Hero Awards to students for taking action to help create communities free of hunger and waste. The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) is recognizing outstanding youth volunteers addressing community needs.

“The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for addressing the world’s most pressing challenges," said Rachel Bowen Pittman, executive director of the United Nations Association of the USA. "They also present a unique opportunity for UN member states, grassroots organizations and advocates to work together to create a better future for everyone. Youth play a pivotal role in driving change forward, now more than ever. As an intergenerational movement of dedicated Americans, UNA-USA is committed to supporting the work of the vital work of the United Nations and SDGs. We are thrilled to partner with InnerView again this year and celebrate the impact youth have made in advancing the SDGs. Congratulations to this year’s awardees for their dedication and inspired action!” 

Ginna Holmes, Michigan Community Service Commission executive director, said she is proud to recognize the efforts of Michigan youth who chose to give their valuable time to help others. "Youth understand the power of volunteering and the importance their actions have in strengthening communities," she added. "Their passion and strong desire to make an impact is inspiring.”

A key artifact students gain through the award program is the development of a digital service resume for use in job and college applications to demonstrate personal commitment, 21st-century skills, and key areas of interest. The three-tier award program recognizes a range of student achievement: Merit for 30 hours, Honor for 60 hours and Ambassador for 100 hours of service this school year and special recognition for a focus on Zero Hunger and Zero Waste. 

About United Nations Association - USA:
The United Nations Association of the USA (UNA-USA) is a grassroots movement of Americans who support the vital work of the United Nations in U.S. communities, colleges, and Congress. With over 20,000 members (70% under the age of 26) and more than 200 chapters across the country, UNA-USA members are united in their commitment to global engagement and their belief that each of us can play a part in advancing the UN’s mission and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

About InnerView Technologies:
InnerView is the leading and most equitable youth social responsibility platform to help students, groups, and schools highlight community service impact, passion for causes, skill development, and connect local effort to the UN Sustainable Development Goals. All college and high school-aged students are welcome to join this community of compassionate youth leaders who have discovered ways to get involved and crafted dynamic visual service impact resumes through my.InnerView.org. InnerView Technologies is a social impact organization working with students, groups, schools, nonprofits, and committed & compassionate institutions. Learn more at InnerView.org

About Michigan Community Service Commission:
The Michigan Community Service Commission (MCSC) utilizes service as a strategy to address the state's most pressing issues and empowers volunteers to strengthen communities. In 2023-2024, the MCSC is granting more than $21 million in federal funds to local communities for volunteer programs and activities. The MCSC is housed in the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity. For more information, visit Michigan.gov/volunteer.

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About Notre Dame Preparatory School
"At Notre Dame Prep, we inspire our students to become the best versions of themselves. We challenge them through an experience of academic excellence, focused on active, project-based learning. We invite them to explore a world of opportunities beyond the classroom. We guide them as they grow in spirituality within a community strong in its Catholic and Marist identity."

Notre Dame Preparatory School is a private, Catholic, independent, coeducational day school located in Oakland County. Notre Dame Preparatory School's upper school enrolls students in grades nine through twelve and has been named one of the nation's best 50 Catholic high schools (Acton Institute) four times since 2005. Notre Dame Prep's middle and lower schools enroll students in pre-kindergarten through grade eight. All three schools are International Baccalaureate "World Schools." NDP is conducted by the Marist Fathers and Brothers and is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States and the National Association of Independent Schools. For more on Notre Dame Preparatory School, visit the school’s home page at www.ndpma.org.