Yuda bands for education

Abby Mitchell, Staff Writer

Handmade, stylish, one-size-fits-all, bracelets for sale for only seven dollars a piece–sounds good, right? What if you knew that these bracelets are also made by children in Guatemala and sent here to the United States in order to support their education? What if you also knew that 100% of the profits are sent back to the child that we are sponsoring?

Yes, this is all true; Interact Club is now selling Yuda Bands for Ellen. Unlike most nonprofit organizations, Yuda Bands actually come from and go to only one specific child that you choose to sponsor.  Ellen is an eighteen-year-old girl from Guatemala who is in need of help from the students of Jacksonville High School. After her father’s truck broke down (their only source of income), her family is no longer able to pay for her education.

Ellen dreams of completing school and one day becoming an accountant. In her free time, she likes to read books and play sports with her friends. For only seven dollars, you can buy a bracelet made by Ellen and contribute to her education fund. It is simple, fun, and can really help change a child’s life for the better.