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Student Awarded Scholarship for Community Service
29 May
Summary
- Senior Riley Timinski received a $1,000 scholarship for outstanding community service.
- The scholarship honors Marisa Tufaro's mission to assist children in need.
- Timinski organized initiatives addressing food insecurity and homelessness.
Riley Timinski, a senior at John F. Kennedy High School, has been awarded the $1,000 Marisa Tufaro Memorial Community Service Scholarship. This award recognizes her outstanding leadership and commitment to volunteerism, specifically supporting children and families in need throughout the greater Middlesex County area.
Timinski has been a proactive leader in various school organizations, including Be the Change NJ and Key Club. She has organized initiatives to combat food insecurity, financial hardship, and youth homelessness, demonstrating a deep commitment to community service.
Her volunteer work includes organizing food drives, such as the "Kick Out Hunger" campaign, which collected over 400 nonperishable food items for REPLENISH, the Middlesex County food bank. Timinski also volunteered as a counselor for the Kids & Teens in the Park program, helping children build confidence through theater.
Inspired by Marisa Tufaro's legacy, Timinski plans to attend Saint Joseph's University this fall. She aims to continue making a positive impact through her dedicated service and community engagement.
