Calling All Falcons: Win $5,000 from United Way Contest!

Ferguson students, you have the opportunity to make a difference in Miami! United Way has a challenge for people ages 13-22 where they address issues that has the greatest effects on their hometown.

The challenge, Rep My City Challenge, was created by Pop-Tarts, Kellogg Company, and United Way Worldwide, and the contest will provide ten winners with $5,000!

The Rep My City Challenge applications can be turned in the form of a written story, a video, or an illustration addressing different questions, “1) What’s the issue or problem you’d like to help address in your community, 2) What’s your BIG IDEA to help address the issue, 3) When would your project take place, 4) Who will you partner with to help succeed? (i.e., your local United Way, a local non-profit, your school or church), and 5) How will you know the project has been a success?”

According to www.unitedway.org , the Rep My City Challenge can be turned in until December 31st, 2019. The winners will be announced January of 2020. This contest lets people get in touch with their community and find ways to help it.

Will any of you falcons apply to win the Rep My City Challenge for your community?