3/7/13 - Two organizations that serve local youth will benefit greatly from a recent fundraiser. 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. Organizers say they were hoping to raise about $30,000, which would have been about a $10,000 improvement on the year before. But they say much to their surprise, the event brought in approximately $44,000, essentially doubling last yearâs total. 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. (JK)
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