Soroptimist GED Grant Recipient

Posted May 01, 2016 11:00 pm

Diane Kegley

Josephine Akua Opoku was chosen as this year's recipient of the GED Grant. Josephine, a resident of Lombard, IL, is pursuing certification at the College of DuPage. She hopes to receive her certificate this month. She aspires to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) and ultimately to become a Nurse Practitioner (MSN-NP).

Josephine's role model is her mother who has always cared for other people. Josephine's goal is to establish a not-for-profit organization that would allow her to provide free basic healthcare for those who cannot afford medical bills.

Soroptimists strive to improve the lives of women and girls in the local area and globally through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Soroptimist International of Suburban Chicago offers several Grants/Awards for women and girls. The award celebration for Josephine and other Suburban Chicago educational grant winners will be held later this month. If you would like to learn more about us, please visit our web site, www.si-suburbanchicago.org , or contact us at siofsuburban.chicago@soroptimist.net . (URL http://www.soroptimist.org)

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