Rochester, MI— TCF Bank in Rochester Hills awarded $500 to the Rochester PTA Council’s sponsored program Rachel’s Challenge. “We are proud to become a Bronze sponsor of the Rachel’s Challenge program with this gift,” says Cindy Martinez, Branch Manager, TCF Bank in Rochester Hills. “We support all the RCS programs and welcome the opportunity to demonstrate this support. We also value our partnership with the Rochester PTA Council as a PTA Business Partner.”
Michelle Bueltel, Rochester PTA Council President, highlights the importance of these business partnerships in support of these very important programs. “We would not be able to provide this wonderful program without our business partners. We are truly lucky to have such great community-focused businesses in Rochester Hills.”
Rachel’s Challenge is a program that exists to inspire, equip, and empower every person to create a permanent positive culture change in their school, business, and community by starting a “chain reaction of kindness and compassion.” It focuses on true stories from people who were impacted by Rachel Scott, one of the students who died in the Columbine tragedy. Rachel’s Challenge encourages students to live their life with purpose, kindness, and compassion. This program helps students initiate and further positive cultural change in their schools and communities by accepting the challenge of Rachel Scott.
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“Community support such as the TCF Foundation will help to insure that this worthwhile program will continue,” says Debbi Hartman, Manager, RCS Foundation. The cost of bringing this program to our schools is close to $20,000. If you would like to support the Rochester PTA Council’s sponsored program Rachel’s Challenge, contact Sally Anglim at anglim@comcast.net or (248) 420-5276.
