Updates on our Scholarships

Grace

December 2024

The Plant a Seed Foundation is proud to be awarding a $5,000 scholarship to 17-year-old Grace. She will be using these funds towards tuition to attend Make-Up Designory in their two year program, graduating with a cosmetology license.

Once the program is over, Grace hopes to get a theater internship and eventually, she would like to do backstage theater make-up and work on hairstyles, blending her love for make-up and fashion into a career.

Kevin

November 2024

PAS is proud to support Kevin in his passion for learning by sponsoring him in the Boyz 11 Men Club!

Kareem

November 2024

Another belt promotion for Kareem!

Kareem

August 2024

I wanted to share a photo of promotion night last night. Kareem earned his black belt with a purple stripe.

Kareem's CHOP PT therapist has shared that karate is better for him than a PT session so thank you!

Your support also helps him participate in the community inclusively through karate, and I appreciate that.

Mariah

June 2024

Eleven-year-old Mariah will continue to cheer at Dynasty Spirit Elite All-Star Cheer and Dance in Philadelphia!

Gavin

June 2024

Ten-year-old Gavin will play football for the first time with the Bristol Wardogs!

Aaron

June 2024

Ten-year-old Aaron is amazing and loving Action Karate Fairless Hills. 

Great job!

Payton & Morgan

May 2024

Payton and Morgan continue to thrive at Dynasty Elite in Philadelphia with the support of the Plant A Seed Foundation.

Thank you!

Kareem

April 2024

Kareem recently competed in a karate tournament in the black belt division. 

He was so excited to win a trophy he even kissed it!

Thank you for all of your support!

Guiseppe, Marcello & Aaron

February 2024

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream is happy to award scholarships to 3 very deserving boys.

Guiseppe and his brother Marcello (not pictured) will be participating in boxing at Keystone Boxing & MMA Gym in Bristol.

Aaron is continuing at Amerikick Karate in Fairless Hills.

Gene and I were ecstatic to meet with these kids. They are thrilled to be able to pursue their interests on a weekly basis.

Congratulations and welcome to the Plant a Seed Family!!

Isabella

February 2024

PAS is so happy to help support Isabella's dream of becoming a professional ballerina. She is well on her way. This beautiful and talented young lady trains 6-7 days per week for more than 6 hours.

So happy PAS can help to support Isabella's passion.

Kareem

December 2023

I wanted to let you know the great news that Kareem earned his black belt this weekend! It was a lot of work to earn it and I am so proud of him going through this journey!

Thank you for supporting him and making this possible.

Troy

November 2023

I wanted to reach out and tell you what a blessing your organization has been to Troy and our family. Troy is absolutely thriving at Code Ninjas and he is seriously considering a career in coding. We could never have provided this for him on our own and I want you to know that we truly appreciate you and Gene and your heart for the children.

Nevaeh

October 2023

Fifteen-year-old Nevaeh (Heaven backwards) is truly one of the most amazing young people I have had the honor of meeting. She has overcome so many obstacles and still gives her best, with a smile and excitement. Nevaeh will continue Cheer with the the support of Plant a Seed. You can do anything, Nevaeh!!!

Nyah and Nigel

October 2023

  • Nyah has renewed her scholarship for art art lessons at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol. This is her fifth year attending art classes through the support of the Plant a Seed Foundation.
  • Her brother Nigel, who is currently attending college, is a former scholarship recipient as well.
    Nigel and Nyah are truly amazing kids with an incredible mom. Congratulations!!

Michael

May 2023

Plant a Seed is so happy and proud with the excitement Michael continues to demonstrate at being part of Amerikick in Hatboro. And thank you Chris for being a great partner to PAS!!

Aleana

April 2023

Aleana participates in Downstage Center Dance in Morrisville. She is absolutely adorable!

Troy

February 2023

Plant a Seed is proud to award a scholarship to Troy for Coding. He will be attending Code Ninja in Yardley and he's very excited.

Congratulations, Troy!

Michael

February 2023

Plant a Seed is so happy to award a scholarship to Michael. He will be taking lessons in Martial Arts at Amerikick. His older brother, Chris, was a PAS scholarship recipient as well. Chris is now in college and on the Dean's list!!

The Rahman Family

February 2023

The Rahman family is Loving Martial Arts! They are attending Victory Taekwondo in Pennington. How cute are they?

Angel

February 2023

Angel is flourishing at Upper Merion All Stars where she participates in Cheer. Her Dad sent us this pic of Angel in her new uniform.

Almas

February 2023

Almas won his boxing match!! He will be participating in the Pennsylvania Golden Gloves in March!

February 2023

Makayla, Lilly and Angelina are busy practicing for their upcoming tournament. Good luck girls!!

Kareem

November 2022

Kareem earned his brown belt and couldn’t be prouder!

Vincent and Marsilio

October 2022

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream has renewed art scholarships for Vincent and Marsilio. These talented young men will continue taking weekly lessons at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol. Congratulations!

Rick

October 2022

Congratulations, Rick! Enjoy hip hop at Motion and Dance. We're so proud of you.

Aleana

September 2022

Congratulations, Aleana! We know how excited you are to start dance at Downstage Dance Center today!! Loved meeting you and your mom.

Nyah

September 2022

Nyah just renewed her Plant a Seed scholarship for art classes at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol. She's a talented young lady who excels academically as well as artistically. Congratulations, Nyah!

Angelina

June 2022

Congratulations to 13-year-old Angelina! This wonderful young lady will be participating in Cheer at Cheer Militia. So happy for you, Angelina.

Sana'a

June 2022

Congratulations Sana’a on your incredible accomplishments!!

May 2022

PAS is so proud of our girls at Cheer Militia!!!

Kareem

April 2022

Kareem at the A toon Tournament receiving his first medal.

Tavion and Malachi

April 2022

Tavion and Malachi are Plant a Seed’s newest scholarship recipients. They are taking Martial Arts lessons at Achievement Unlocked Martial Arts in Bensalem. Congratulations!!

Payton

March 2022

Payton at Dynasty Elite in Philadelphia.

Divinity

January 2022

The Plant a Seed Foundation is so proud of Divinity. She just graduated to her 10th belt- blue belt. She is now the rank of Cho Dan Bo.

Thank you Newtown Karate Academy for helping Divinity attain this level of skill.

Congratulations!!

Makayla

January 2022

“I just wanted to say thank you again for all your help with my daughter on her cheer season! We went to a cheer competition this weekend and being able to watch her do what she's great at, I have to say thank you from the both of us!" – Makayla's Mom

Kareem

November 2021

Kareem received his purple belt tonight and he was so excited. Here's a short video of him getting his belt and his photo.

Kareem

August 2021

Plant a Seed is happy to award a karate scholarship to 12 year old Kareem. He is participating in lessons at Action Karate Chalfont. Congratulations, Kareem!!

Angel

August 2021

Angel is passionate about Cheerleading. With the support of the Plant a Seed Foundation she will be able to continue to follow her dreams at Dynasty Spirit Elite. Congratulations, Angel!!

Max

July 2021

Congratulations, Max! Everyone at Plant a Seed is so proud of the all the hard work you have put in to become a black belt. There is no doubt that your dream of becoming a detective one day will happen!!!

Julian

July 2021

We are so proud of Julian!! Plant a Seed has supported his dream of becoming a martial arts instructor since 2015. He was recently promoted to an assistant and no longer needs our financial support. We have truly loved working with Julian and his amazing mom. This is what's it all about!!! Congratulations, Julian

Daniel

July 2021

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation has awarded a scholarship to fifteen year old Daniel. He will be attending Code Ninjas in Yardley where he will be able to follow his passion for computers and coding. Congratulations, Daniel!!

Saahryah & Nymirah

June 2021

Saahryah currently attends boxing with Maleek Jackson in Philadelphia and Nymirah had participated in karate through the support of PAS.

“Since you've been a part of Nymirah's life for a while I forgot to share with you Nymirah graduated high school. She started college early while in high school since she got done early and is close to her associates and will pursue her bachelors degree. And Saahryah graduated middle school. Thank you to you and your husband for all the both of you do/did to aid in their lives." – Saahryah & Nymirah's mom, Ciera

Julian

June 2021

Plant a Seed has been supporting Julian's passion for the past 6 years. He’s 15 years old now.

“I’m Julian, I just want to say thank you so much for paying for my test and now I finally earned my advanced 2nd degree black belt. The reason why I didn’t earn my third degree black belt is that I have to be somewhere in the ages of 16/17 to earn my belt. Thank you again and today was my graduation."

Sana'a

May 2021

Sana'a at a recent dance competition.

“Just checking in and wanted to say thanks so much for helping Sana'a and I with her dance school bill!" – Sana'a's Mom

Nigel & Nyah

January 2021

Nigel and Nyah have been taking art classes thanks to their scholarships.

“I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to you and Plant A Seed. If it wasn't for you I would not be able to make it possible for either Nigel or Nyah to attend art class. Thank you!" – Nigel & Nyah's Mom

Vinny

January 2021

Vinny has been taking art classes at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol thanks to his scholarship.

“Vinny has grown leaps and bounds. This is a picture of Robert Pattinson Edward Cullin/Batman. Marsi is leaving Sonic behind for a bit and trying a few new animations. He is our abstract character drawing.

I am forever grateful for the scholarships you grant my 2 boys. If there is anything I can do for Plant A Seed please never hesitate." – Vinny's Mom

Jbreel

December 2020

Congratulations to 12 year old Jbreel. He will be participating in martial arts at Action Karate in Philadelphia. He is a great kid with a beautiful smile!!

Joseph

October 2020

Thirteen year old Joseph is learning coding at Code Ninjas in Yardley. He hopes to turn his passion into a career someday. Congratulations Joey!

Kasey

October 2020

Thirteen year old Kasey will be riding at Heaven's Gate in Pipersville. She is thrilled to be able to pursue her passion for horses! Congratulations Kasey!

Riley

March 2020

The Plant a Seed Foundation is happy to award a cheer scholastic to 10 year old Riley. She will be participating in cheerleading at Cheer Militia All Star Cheerleading in Levittown. Congratulations, Riley!

Arianna

February 2020

Arianna has been granted a scholarship for voice lessons to pursue her interest in singing at Bensalem School of Musical Arts. Congratulations Arianna!

Nigel and Nyah

February 2020

Nigel and Nyah have a passion for art. They received scholarships for art lessons at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bensalem. Congrats to both!

Sandra

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is happy to award an art scholarship to Sandra. She is a multi talented young lady and she will be participating in art classes at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol. Congratulations, Sandra!

Preston

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation has awarded a scholarship to 12 year old Preston. He will be taking boxing lessons at Keystone Boxing and MMA in Bristol with owner Jose Tilapa. Congratulations, Preston!

Alexis & Aaron

The Plant a Seed Foundation has just renewed 13 year old Alexis' scholarship for another year. She will continue to take clarinet lessons with Malinda Helverson. Younger brother Aaron was recently approved for a PAS scholarship. He will be taking trumpet lessons. What a musical family! Congrats to both.

Sana'a

Plant a Seed is proud to award a dance scholarship to Sana'a. This bright, beautiful and engaging young lady will be participating in dance classes at Motion N Dance in Philadelphia. Congratulations, Sana'a!

Jake & Emma

Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream is proud to renew scholarships for siblings Jake and Emma. Jake will continue to participate in Karate at Amerikick and Emma will continue guitar lessons at DeLuca Music.

Carlie

Carlie will be participating in Gymnastics at Bucks Gymnastics Center in Levittown.

Kevin

Kevin is taking karate lessons at Action Karate in North Wales.

Raheem & Elijah

Raheem and his brother Elijah are ecstatic about going to Blue Sky Art Studio in Bensalem.

Symone

Fifteen-year-old Symone has been attending Motion N' Dance in Philadelphia. She recently renewed her scholarship and will continue to participate in dance with the support of the Plant a Seed Foundation. This beautiful and sweet young lady looked absolutely beautiful when she performed at her dance recital this past June. Congratulations, Symone!

Andre

The Plant a Seed Foundation is thrilled to award a musical scholarship to a very talented young man. Andre not only plays piano and ukele, but he writes his own music and sings as well! He will be working with Pup at Sway Records.

Allie

Allie just renewed her scholarship for voice lessons. She loves to sing and never misses a lesson. Allie will be working with Miranda Smith, a graduate of Westminster Choir College.

Vincent & Marsilio

The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation is proud to renew art scholarships for Vincent and Marsilio. They will continue to take lessons at Penelope Fox Art Studio in Bristol. Congratulations!

Benjamin

Benjamin is our newest scholarship recipient. He is an awesome young man who is passionate about karate. He is attending the leadership program at Action Karate in South Philly.

Morgan

Morgan also renewed her scholarship. This is her second renewal for cheer. Morgan will continue at Dynasty Elite in Philadelphia through the support of the Plant a Seed Foundation.

Jimmy

Thirteen year old Jimmy renewed his PAS scholarship for the third time! He will continue taking horseback riding lessons at Special Equestrians in Warrington.

Berry Family

Congratulations to the Berry family. The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation has awarded scholarships to 13-year-old Andrew and 10-year-old twins, Samir and Samirah. Andrew will be involved in boxing at Maleek Jackson's Boxing Studio in Northern Liberties and Samir and Samirah will be participating in karate at Amerikick in Philadelphia. We are so proud of these wonderful kids!

Payton

Congratulations to Payton! The Plant a Seed Inspire a Dream Foundation has renewed Payton’s second scholarship for cheer. She will continue to participate in cheer at Dynasty Elite in Philadelphia. So proud of you, Payton!!

Samantha

Samantha's first trumpet lesson at Music Forte in Levittown. The Plant a Seed Foundation has arranged for her lessons as well as the trumpet rental. Follow your dreams, Samantha!!

Payton

Twelve year old Payton attends Cheer at Dynasty Elite All Star Cheer and Dance in Philadelphia. Her team just placed FIRST in a recent event. Plant a Seed is so proud of you and the other girls!!!