Hundreds of New York City's movers and shakers will gather on the Upper West Side to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a charity dedicated to ensuring that low-income students who are talented, get to attend the finest schools and colleges in the northeast.
They are among the best and brightest in the city's junior high schools."These are young people who want to be change-makers, who want to give back to the city and help it grow," said Brad Weekes, a former TEAK fellow.
"These are bright kids who are the best at their respective schools, however, they may not be challenged academically in a way that we're able to do that at TEAK," Dr. Denise Brown-Allen, TEAK executive director."Making sure they have a community with like-minded students who also want to achieve. Making sure they have role models from all different backgrounds," said Justine Stamen Arrillaga, TEAK founder.
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