Rhode Island native and award-winning actress Viola Davis is not only known for her skills on screen, but also for using her star power to lend a hand in her home state.
Over the weekend, Davis gave the commencement address at Providence College's graduation. On Wednesday, she will be taking time out of her busy schedule to help raise money for Community Preparatory School, an independent inner-city middle school in South Providence, at an event called "An Evening with Viola Davis."
The school itself is set up to challenge minority and low income children of Rhode Island to succeed in college preparatory high school programs and become community leaders.?
The school accepts students regardless of ability to pay.? Two out of three applicants are sometimes turned away due to space.?
90 percent of Community Prep students receive financial aid and more than $1 million in aid is awarded each year. The school also has many programs that will benefit from the fundraiser.?
They have before and after school programs in tutoring, music lessons, sports, creative arts, clubs, and field trips for the students.?
Viola was kind enough to make it her mission to speak at the event. Viola grew up in Central Falls and understands the struggles that many inner city kids face.?
The event will take place on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at The Squantum Association in East Providence.
The event begins at 6:00 p.m., and tickets for the event start at $250.?
For tickets, call (401) 521-9697 or log on to www.communityprep.org
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