![Carolyn’s Kids Foundation](https://i0.wp.com/texasmetronews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Carolyns-Kids-Foundation-640x360.png?resize=640%2C360&ssl=1)
By NNPA Newswire/BlackPressUSA
On Sunday, June 5, 2022, the Carolyn’s Kids Foundation honored 140, 8th-grade students across Chicagoland areas. Hosted at Visions Events Chicago at 11901 S. Loomis, parents, students, and schoolteachers participated in the 6th Annual CKF Scholarship Luncheon.
Each 8th-grade student received a $100 gift card to go towards their high school fees. Additionally, two high school seniors received the CKF HBCU-Jackson State Bound Scholarship. Jamari White and Kevin Barber Jr. both received $1000 each. Two $500 scholarships were awarded to mothers who are continuing their postsecondary education.
![](https://i0.wp.com/texasmetronews.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Carolyns-Kids-Foundation.jpg?w=880&ssl=1)
Carolyn’s Kids Foundation has awarded over $50,000 in the past 5 years, and this year $17,000 was distributed to the Class of 2022. To support the Carolyn’s Kids Foundation and learn more, please visit their website: www.ckfchicago.org and follow them on FB @ckfchicago.
The post Carolyn’s Kids Foundation Honors Graduates appeared first on Chicago Defender.