Children Beyond Our Borders

In October, Angelica Suarez (founder of Children Beyond Our Borders) recently visited learning disabled students at one of Gainesville’s local charter schools, Einstein Montessori. Einstein Montessori ranges from 2^nd-8^th grade classes, and as this month was Hispanic Heritage Month the students were learning more about culture, diversity, and philanthropy within the local community and abroad. Suarez gave riveting speeches to the 7^th and 8th grade Social Studies class. Students were not just simply moved, but stirred with passion and innovative ideas on how to truly make a difference in the lives of the youth whom we work with. The students sat through emotional recollections of Suarez’s experiences and stories of the youth that she has come across in Medellin, Colombia when traveling on Crossing Borders trips. Such stories, not only moved the children, but also the teachers present during the class discussions. The 7^th and 8^th grade students at Einstein took it upon themselves to organize a school-wide supply drive, collecting gently used clothes, new school supplies, and shoes. The students dedicated some of their time to creating cards to establish a truly heartfelt relationship with the youth they were exposed to in the 45 minute discussion. Children Beyond Our Borders has no borders, therefore we focus on how the proper education truly does make a difference in not only displaced youths lives, but also in the lives of our youth right around the corner. Take the time to find out how CBOB is involved in local projects with not just Einstein Montessori, but also Libros de Familia, Boys and Girls Club and Eastside High School!