Children from the Be Awesome Youth Coalition pitched their fundraising goals during a presentation at the InMaricopa office Feb. 28.  

The kids aim to raise between $1,000 and $5,000 to address various needs at Maricopa Elementary School, including decorating trash cans to reduce litter, addressing art supply shortages and ensuring adequate resources for music programs.  

They will hold events like Fun Fridays and Pasta Night engage both students and families while raising their necessary funds. 

“They were very proud of themselves,” said Be Awesome Founder and Executive Director Priscilla Behnke. “They saw the skills we have been making them practice are absolute useful.

InMaricopa and the city of Maricopa donated $250 each. 

A list of kids who attended:

  • Serenity Blackman
  • Ryder Bredvig
  • Lamine (Isac) Ba
  • Allie Nyseth
  • Kiana Richardson
  • Christian Myleck
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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