Youth Philanthropists Tour Pasadena Special Education School
Summary
“Hillsides gave him time and space to regain self-control by providing structure and really guiding him.” With a purpose to learn about the vocational program, student members of Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation toured and visited Hillsides, a foster care children’s charity, and Hillsides Education Center, which is located on the 17-acre campus nestled in the rolling hills of San Rafael in Pasadena.Some HEC students who suffer from severe emotional disturbances may not be college bound, but have the potential to succeed in the real world by learning one of three vocational trades offered at the school.“Students are also encouraged to explore careers by identifying and strengthening weaknesses and develop their interests.” Pasadena Independent Schools Foundation, an innovative youth philanthropy initiative, gives middle to high school-aged students from six area schools hands-on experience on how to establish and operate a private foundation, ultimately making grants to charitable organizations in their local and surrounding areas.This foundation parallels the hands-on work that is also taking place at Hillsides Education Center, giving students real life experience with the purpose to make a difference in people’s lives.### Pasadena, CA, February 04, 2010 --( PR.com )-- For Jeremy Ramirez, a student who was unable to find a comfortable learning environment to achieve academic successes, Hillsides Education Center was the perfect fit.