Our final NewsDepth A+ winners goes out to a group of girls from Fort Meigs Elementary in Perrysburg. Fourth graders, Tenley, Reagan, Sophia and Hayden started their very own business CFG. That stands for Confidence For Girls.
Sophia told us, "this company is about girls feeling confident, powerful, and strong."
Hayden said when they started the company, they were just excited to be “doing something together." But they've done more than just something.
The girls got to work supporting a pantry drive for the Ronald McDonald House that was held at their school. In addition to collecting canned goods, snacks and non-perishable items, the girls made and sold bracelets.
Their teacher, Miss Glick, told us the beaded beauties were sold around the school and in the girls' neighborhoods as well. They ended up raising $275 and it definitely helped those in need.
"We wanted to donate to a good cause, the Ronald McDonald House," said Reagan.
The Ronald McDonald House helps the families of children in hospitals across Northeast Ohio.
Miss Glick told us that CFG's mission is to empower girls to be confident and do great things to help the world. And she said, "I am so proud of the girls' dedication to their company. The bracelets were beautiful and the girls work so well together."
Well CFG is certainly off to a great start. Awesome job ladies. Tenley, Reagan, Sophia, Hayden, for your entrepreneurship and empowerment we're proud to award you this week's NewsDepth A+!
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