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PURE Youth St Johns

Florida

The St. Johns youth chapter is the first PURE Youth chapter. This chapter’s dedication to improving access to education on a global and local scale showcases our commitment to PURE’s mission.
As a collective, this chapter has dedicated over 3000 hours of their time to giving. From 2016, PURE has grown exponentially in both volunteers and supporters. With over 250+ volunteers worldwide, 25 of them come from St Johns and dedicate themselves to the task of benefiting students globally through education. As of now, we focus on areas such as natural disaster relief, local schools support, global femme projects, education and shelter of orphans, and many more. Above all, the St. Johns youth chapter takes pride in the unwavering support of our community donors, volunteers, and mentors. Without them and the guidance of PURE, the St. John’s Youth chapter would not be where it is today.

Projects :

Summer 2020

Ladies Night to raise funds to support sanitary napkin manufacturing units ,and help with employment for women and education for girls

Fall 2020

Winter Drive for St Augustine Youth Shelter home

Spring 2021

  • Ugadi Ustav sold Snacks/Sweet Baskets to the community to raise funds for Farmers Livestock.
  • Mothers Day Dessert Box to raise money for Oxygen for India Covid relief.

Summer 2021

Art Classes for Kids and Adults to raise funds for Pads for School girls in St.Lucia

Fall , 2021

We did a Community Food/Supplies Drive for Betty Griffin Center in St Augustine.


Team (Current 2021-22)

Director : Shreya Srinivas

Ambassadors: Priya Adimula, Saicharan Tamma, Pavan Tamma,SriNidhi Sammaluru, Nikitha Chintala

Led By Children, For Children


Testimonials

I like working with PURE because it helps fund education and hygiene for kids in third world countries. PURE has been taught me that hard work and dedication can lead you to do amazing things not just for you but for other people as well
- Nidhi

I like working with PURE because I get to give poor people the opportunity to lead happy and joyful lives. I learned that even one person can change many lives and put smiles on many faces.
- Monish

I like working with PURE because I get to volunteer for a good cause with really cool people. Helping to provide kids with education is something that can make a profound effect in communities around the world, and it’s great to do that along with the other volunteers, who are really friendly and cool. Working with PURE, even though I joined very recently, taught me quite a bit about teamwork and getting along with other people, since I tended to avoid working in groups before I joined. My purpose in joining PURE was to gain volunteer hours for school and to actually make a good impact in the community, even if it might be small. PURE is a great way to do both at the same time. What we’re doing at PURE is helping kids gain access to education around the world. Education can change people’s lives, whether they’re kids or even adults. It’s a powerful tool that teaches people what they need to gain financial and social autonomy, which are vital to individuals in our society. Essentially, I feel great about how we are managing to help kids at PURE.
- Arthi

I like working with PURE because I personally have seen first hand by my visits to India the impact PURE has had on the people they help. What I learned by joining PURE was how to reach out to other organizations so we can help more people and also how to set up fun events to fund a good cause.
- Abhi

I Always wanted to do something for the kids who needs a helping hand, which is PUREs mission. Even a drop of what you do, collectively becomes a ocean.
- Yosada

There is nothing more than giving life to most needed while having fun. We at PURE St Johns chapter brainstorm what is fun way to fund raise. We have been working like a family for an extended family. PURE ambassadors should not work on what they are given. They have to come up with great fundraising ideas by brainstorming. Try a few ideas based on their skills. Each ambassador have to step into what they are great at. Your time you put into volunteering at PURE should teach something valuable.
- Ujwala

I was so excited to see the email that my book project was funded! I’m very appreciative of everyone that gave to get students off to a bright start! I can’tt wait to see their faces when the books are delivered to our classroom. They are going to be so excited and really benefit so much.
- Ms.Nelson

Thank you so much! The students will enjoy this stereo so much. They will enjoy listening to music. My goal since becoming a music teacher has been to bring the best quality of education to my students. I am pleased to know that the students will be able to hear music and dance and sing along to it.
- Ms.Ryce