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Brightened Birthdays: Gladdening Children One Gift at a Time

Saturday, November 8, 2014
Plaza B, C, E, and F (Sheraton)
Michael Barkett , Youngstown State University
Mariah DeFuria , Youngstown State University
Kirstie Feorene , Youngstown State University
Katina Landgraff , Youngstown State University
Because philanthropy is a vital part of any honors program, Brightened Birthdays, a Youngstown State University student organization, inspires extended volunteerism.  Recognizing the decreased charity to underprivileged children in the months outside the holiday season, four honors students seek to remind children that they are thought of year-round.