Law firm give scholarships to students who embody the service ideals of the program.
The law firm of Hoffman DiMuzio has allocated close to a half a million dollars to its "Gift of the Heart" Community Service Scholarship Foundation. Forty-one graduating seniors from Gloucester and Salem County high schools have been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship for embodying the service ideals of the program. This week, the 2016 "Gift of the Heart" Hoffman DiMuzio Community Service Foundation recipients are from Clayton High School.
Congratulations to Jazmyn and Fernando, as well as to their proud family and friends. Their dedication to others exemplifies what a Gift of the Heart is truly all about.
Jazmyn Scott
Jazmyn loves to volunteer. Since 2012, Jazmyn has volunteered at the Cumberland County SPCA helping others to adopt pets through her dedication to the animals at the shelter.
Jazmyn helps get the animals ready for adoption by walking, socializing, cleaning and working with them. If an animal is too aggressive to be safely adopted, she will often stay with the dog providing love and support during the animals last hours of life.
Jazmyn is a member of the marching band, student council and the environmental club. She participates in basketball, track and field as well as the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, teaching Bible lessons to others.
Fernando Marinero
In 9th grade, Fernando began his career of volunteering by helping children learn the basics of soccer. Fernando plays soccer as well as winter and spring track.
In his junior year, Fernando was accepted into the National Honor Society. In school, Fernando tutors a student who struggles with math and science, because English is the student's second language. He also mentors incoming 6th graders on responsibility, maturity and other important life skills.
In the community, Fernando distributes food to the less fortunate at the food pantry and took great care cleaning up his community through the Town Clean-Up.
Next week's featured recipients will be from Clearview Regional High School.