Young Leaders Becoming Difference Makers -Neighborhood House welcomes 2021-2022 Executive Youth Board members →

ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich., September 18 - Excitement was in the air on August 7, as Neighborhood House held their annual Executive Youth Board (EYB) Induction Ceremony. Seven new members were officially inducted into the 2021-2022 Executive Youth Board. This year, the EYB represents six local high schools including Rochester High School (Rahi Shah, Abhro Debnath) Adams High School (Victoria Cattermole), International Academy East (Maya Abbou), International Academy OKMA (Lia Vettraino), Notre Dame Preparatory (Haley Evans), and Stoney Creek High School (Ananya Prashar).

Joined by their families, EYB members (both 2020-2021 and 2021-2022) were invited to partake in festivities including words of wisdom and appreciation for members shared by Kathy Losinski, Executive Director, group photos, and light refreshments. Leigh Ann Grubbs, EYB mentor says, “Volunteerism is a strong positive force in our community, and is apparent through the participation of Neighborhood House’s Executive Youth Board. These students give their time and energy to help others and are committed to motivating their peers to do the same. They are shining examples of how everyone can make a positive difference in the life of someone else.” Stay tuned to learn how these young leaders continue to support community members in need through fundraising efforts, volunteerism, and special event planning.

 About Neighborhood House:

For over 50 years, Neighborhood House has been serving the greater Rochester and Auburn Hills area. Neighborhood House focuses heavily on education and long-term self-sustainability, to serve even more of their neighbors in need. They provide rent and utility financial assistance, operate a Food Pantry and Clothes Closet, offer transportation services, provide counseling, facilitate many educational programs for families in need, and more. Last year, Neighborhood House's programs helped over 3,000 households on their path from financial crisis to self-sustainability. You can follow Neighborhood House on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NHsince1968/.