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Memphis summer camp helping high schoolers prepare for the future [Video]

The summer camp will teach 9th-12th graders skills to help them in the future.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Peer Power Foundation is holding a free summer camp at the University of Memphis.

The summer camp will give ninth through 12th graders an academic boost and teach them skills to help them in the future. It helps parents and students find solutions to improving English and math scores and even helps students prepare for the ACT.

Lead People and Program Officer Dr. Sara Benson said it will also be a duo camp with CodeCrew, another educational nonprofit in Memphis that focuses on robotics, AI and more.

Dr. Benson also said that although they only have capacity for 300 students and 350 have signed up, they may not all show up.

“Even if [you] don’t register, if you just decide to show up, we’re not going to turn anybody away. That is …

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Joplin Homeless Coalition brings local organizations together for connectivity event downtown [Video]

JOPLIN, Mo. A local non-profit hosted a community event geared towards helping the homeless Thursday afternoon. The Joplin Homeless Coalition hosted its second Homeless Connectivity Event of the year at the Central Christian Center in downtown Joplin. This event brings together more than 20 local organizations, such as Lafayette House and Access Family Care, []