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LOS ANGELES, May 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Roberto Clemente Foundation and the Latino Film Institute’s Youth Cinema Project have partnered to launch the Clemente Community Challenge, sponsored by the National Registry of Unclaimed Retirement Benefits. The partnership between the nonprofits was forged by Hello Good Club, resulting in the creation of the Clemente Community Challenge. The program is being managed and distributed by education program experts, EduNetwork Partners.
The Clemente Community Challenge encourages middle school (grades 6-8) students to undertake community service projects designed to make positive impacts in communities through volunteerism and storytelling. For each service project, a video will be submitted to be judged on the impact on the community or their school. The grand-prize winning team will be awarded an all-expenses paid trip to Hollywood, site of the 2022 MLB All-Star Game.
“The mission of the Latino Film Institute makes them an ideal organization for us to partner with,” added Tom Brasuell, President of the Roberto Clemente Foundation. “The Clemente Community Challenge honors Roberto Clemente and encourages everyone to do better for their immediate community. We’re excited to see the videos and the impact of our future leaders and filmmakers.”
Submitted projects must fall within the guidelines set by the Clemente Community Challenge. Each project must also embody Roberto Clemente’s core values:
- Equality for all
- Be passionate
- Understand what you’re up against
- Follow your elder’s advice
- Finish what you start
Sixteen finalist teams will be chosen by the judges. The top ten finalist team members …
Full story available on Benzinga.com
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