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The Columbus Crew's Darlington Nagbe is one of Major League Soccer's newest stars, but he's not the only one making a difference in his hometown.
The Major League Soccer All-Star Game is being held in Columbus, Ohio, for the 2024 season, and the league has selected four local nonprofits as " Hometown Heroes."
Each will receive a $15,000 grant and will be honored at an event during the week of the game, reports the Columbus Dispatch.
"I don't know if 'heroes' is a strong enough word for these organizations and the people who work for them," says Peter Kaldis of RBC Wealth Management, which helped select the nonprofits.
The 2024 Hometown Heroes are: Final Third FoundationBreaking down barriers for kids to play soccer is an important way to engage communities and welcome new talent to the field.
Student Success StoresThis organization's mission is to partner with schools to provide a free, anonymous place to shop for items like hygiene products, food, and schools supplies so students can focus on their education and achieve their full potential.
Our HelpersThis women-led, immigrant-founded nonprofit seeks to improve the lives of immigrant and refugee families.
Columbus Early Learning CentersThese centers give children the educational, social, and emotional tools they need to
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