JPII Design Challenge 2019
The JPII High School launched a Social Innovation Lab to learn about challenges facing Collin County, mainly food insecurity faced by...
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2018 Ambassador Team
"SUDS4SOCIETY"
By The Bellaire School (P.S. 135Q)
Queens, New York, NY
2017 Ambassador Team
"H.O.P.E : Have Only Positive Expectations"
By Washington Elementary
Sandpoint, ID
2016 Ambassador Team
"Supporting Refugees in Our Community"
By Exploris School
Raleigh, NC
2015 Ambassador Team
"Starfish Program"
By John Winthrop School (City Year)
Dorchester, MA
2014 Ambassador Team
"Trap Houses"
By Charles Rice Learning Center (ACU)
Dallas, TX
2013 Ambassador Team
"Crazy Horse School"
By The Crazy Horse School (TFA)
Pine Ridge, SD