SWACHA and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Announce the Winners of the "Art of Saving" Contest
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“SWACHA’s partnership with Boys & Girls Club on the art contest fits perfectly with their mission to educate children to become productive individuals, and our mission to instill healthy financial habits at a young age which is a crucial component of future stability,” said Dennis Simmons, AAP, president and CEO of SWACHA.For more information visit: Web: www.swacha.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/bringingpaymentstogether Twitter: @SWACHA About Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas enables all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.Today, thousands of boys and girls from low-income neighborhoods benefit from the building-centered programs and services designed specifically for them at 14 local Clubs.Dallas, TX, March 01, 2013 --( PR.com )-- Dallas-based SWACHA, one of the largest not-for-profit regional electronic payment associations in the country, and Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas today announce the winners of the “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest.Six winners were selected from more than 50 entries from throughout the Dallas Metroplex who had to make it through a series of judges including SWACHA members, Former Dallas Cowboy and Pro Football Hall of Fame member Emmitt Smith, Kellie Rasberry, radio co-host of the Kidd Kraddick Show on KISS FM, and Pamela Yip, a financial reporter for the Dallas Morning News, and through a popular vote via Facebook.Winners from the 2013 “Art of Saving” America Saves Week Art Contest include:Ages 8 – 10:1st place – Estefany Hernandez, Maple Lawn2nd place - Jonathan Serrano, Maple Lawn3rd place - Lizette Hernandez/America Chavez, WellingtonAges 11 – 13:1st place - Vondale Robinson, Oak Cliff2nd place - Esmerelda Arrellano, Maple Lawn3rd place - Monica Whitaker, East DallasThe winning artwork will be unveiled during a ceremony at 6 p.m., Feb. 28 at Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas corporate office at 4816 Worth St.Today, thousands of boys and girls from low-income neighborhoods benefit from the building-centered programs and services designed specifically for them at 14 local Clubs.