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Plant A Seed Foundation Awards $5,000 Scholarship

Plant a Seed is proud to announce that they have awarded their first post high school scholarship of $5,000 to Grace Ruggerro to pursue her passion of cosmetology. Grace is a senior at Bucks Learning Cooperative where is considered to be a leader of her class. Grace believes in giving back to the community. In the past month, she organized the Foster Share Closet at Fostering Hope Lower Bucks where foster families are provided with clothing. She also implemented a toy drive at Crosspoint Church. Grace plans to enroll in Make-Up Designory, a 2-year program that provides a Cosmetology license. The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to children (ages 10-18) whose families are struggling financially, to support their passions. Based in Bucks County, the charity has helped more than 800 children since 2008. Plant a Seed was established by Upper Makefield residents, Gene and Michele Rice. For more information about Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, visit www.plantaseedfoundation.org. Original article and image published in the Doylestown...

Outstanding members of the Bucks County community

Michele and Gene Rice were honored and recognized as outstanding members of the Bucks County community who consistently work to make our community a better place – PAI Hometown Heroes. ...

Bucks couple plants seeds of inspiration through their foundation

“Dream it. Learn it. Do it.” That’s the motto of the Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Foundation. That’s the motto of the Plant a Seed, Inspire a Dream Foundation. The foundation was started in Yardley, in 2008, by Gene and Michele Rice, who were inspired by the positive experiences of their own children to think about how they could enable less advantaged children to also enjoy the benefits of supplementary activities.

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is so proud to partner with Jose Tilapa. He is the owner of Keystone Boxing and MMA Gym in Bristol. Over the years we have sent muliple kids to his gym. Jose is the epitome of what PAS looks for in a role model for the kids whose passions we help to support. And… Jose just won the New Jersey Masters Championship in AC!!!!! Congratulations, Jose, and from the bottom of our hearts, thank you for all the kids you...

Scholarship Opportunities for BC Students Pursuing Their Passion

If you have children, you know how important it is for them to become involved in extracurricular activities whether it’s joining a tennis team, taking clarinet lessons, or participating in martial arts, just to name a few of the endless opportunities available to them.

Plant A Seed was mentioned in the Buck County Herald

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation, started in 2008 by Upper Makefield couple Gene and Michele Rice, recently awarded its 811th annual scholarship to Angel from Bucks County. He will pursue his passion for karate and martial arts over the next year. Pictured are Gene and Michele with Angel (image from the Bucks County Herald.) For further information on the charity and how to apply for a scholarship visit,...