Sean “Diddy” Combs donates a large sum of money to prep schools for new location in the Bronx, New York.
On Tuesday Diddy promised a million dollars to Capital Preparatory Schools which will help aid children from homes of underprivileged families. According to Variety the schools provide free education to students in primary and secondary school ages.
The rapper, who is from Harlem, one of the locations of the schools multiple campuses, has stated that “I come from the same circumstances in which these kids live every day.” Diddy has also said he understands the importance of good education. “This school gives students with less opportunities the knowledge to become responsible and committed citizens. We teach the children not only to read and write, we also teach them how to make a difference and enable them to become the leaders of a new generation.”
Steve Perry, the founder of the school, has stated that “We know that the families in the Bronx deserve a high-quality academic alternative to their current system. In fact, 40% of our applicants to our Capital Prep Harlem School, 600 kids, have come from the Bronx so there is a real need to serve students in this area.” Dr. Perry adds that “Mr. Combs’ commitment and leadership continues to inspire us. On behalf of the Capital Prep students, parents and teachers I want to express our sincerest gratitude for such a generous gift.”
We should all be commending Diddy on his generosity and dedication to the youth and their education. Comment down below what you think of Diddy’s most recent act of kindness.
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