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Giving the Edge Foundation Wins “Honor Rows” Program with he Baltimore Ravens

 

We are very excited to feature a special volunteer editorial… 50 lucky kids went to the October 13th Ravens game as part of the Honor Rows Program… and watched the Ravens beat the Washington’s Commanders 30-23. Read further to learn more about the program, how Giving The Edge Foundation was selected as a winner, and what is involved with the Leadership Cohort and the recently added Interact Club. Kudos to the Giving The Edge Foundation and the Rotary of Kent Island for supporting programs that provide student leaders with mentoring, learning and leadership.

 

What “contest” did Giving The Edge Foundation enter to win the award? How did you qualify... and why/how did you win?

Giving The Edge Foundation is the winning recipient of the “Honor Rows” Program with the Baltimore Ravens. The Honor Rows Program salutes youth groups that provide outstanding service to their communities. Honorees are selected by a panel of youth service leaders with the assistance of the Baltimore Ravens, the Governor’s Office on Service and Volunteerism and M&T Bank staff. This year we nominated our Interact Leadership Cohort facilitated at Kent Island High School.

 

How many kids were invited? How were they selected?

The group of 50 kids attended the October 13th Ravens game. Students who were selected are current and past students who have been involved with the Interact Club and Leadership Cohort at Kent Island High School.

 

What did your group do and see when they arrived at the Ravens Stadium?

Once there we met at the Honor Row tent where everyone received a t-shirt and ticket to the game. With VIP access, we were escorted onto the field for pictures and a chance to meet players during warm-ups. While on the field Giving The Edge Foundation was awarded a Governor’s Citation for the State of Maryland, an incredible honor! We then made our way to our seats in the Honor Row section to enjoy the game. Lastly, we were recognized on the jumbotron during the 2nd quarter. It was a memorable day with many highlights!

 

Any other information that you think our readers would enjoy knowing about this special event.

The Leadership Cohort started in the Spring of 2021 at Kent Island High School, led by Katie McGrath. This program was started to allow student leaders to understand their “WHY.” Over the years the program has grown from a handful of students to now over 40+ students. These students voluntarily meet before school starts to talk about who they are, what drives their passion, and they even take a personality test. Last year we launched an Interact portion in partnership with the Rotary of Kent Island to encompass a serve-above-self component. For this school year the Interact club has over 70 students ready to serve and give back to their community!

 

Events Supporting the Giving The Edge Foundation

Nov 30 – BOUNCE INTO WINTER-Giving The Edge Foundation in partnership with Shore Party Rentals to fill Arena with Bounce houses. 11am-2pm. FREE

https://www.theedge360.net/bounce-into-winter.

 

March 15 – ELEGANCE WITH AN EDGE GALA 2025. More info & tickets coming soon. https://www.theedge360.net/gtef-events.