4/17/13 - A check presentation has been held for two organizations that serve local youth. The Livingston Sunrise Rotaryâs fourth annual Midnight in the Tropics fundraising event was held in February, with proceeds split between The Connection Youth Services in Howell and Reaching Higher, a Brighton-based leadership training program that teaches middle and high school students how to make positive life choices. At a gathering last week in Brighton, both organizations were presented $16,000 checks from the event. Reaching Higher officials say they hope to be able to use the additional funds as part of their effort to expand their program into the Pinckney school district. They currently run programs in both the Howell and Brighton districts. Connection Youth Services will use the funds to continue their mission of providing help to teens and families in crisis. Pictured from left are Reaching Higher Director Susie Dahlman, Midnight in the Tropic Chair Aleia Jackson, Youth Connection House Director Angela Parth and Livingston Sunrise Rotary Clubâs President, Kate Lawrence. (JK)
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