Stony Point Student Among the Winners of NY Metro Parents First-Ever Caring Kids

From NY Metro Parents: NYMetroParents, the parenting division of Davler Media Group encompassing seven regional print magazines including Big Apple Parent, Brooklyn Parent and Westchester Parent and the website www.nymetroparents.com, today announces the winners of its first-ever Caring Kids Awards. The honor was established to celebrate children and families who have made extraordinary contributions to their communities via a wide range of volunteer and community service efforts.

“These remarkable young people are extraordinary role models, ones who demonstrate the true value and rewards of giving back to others,” says Michael Kress, editor of the NYMetroParents publications group. “We were astounded by amount of time and creativity these youngsters have devoted to so many worthy causes that touch so many.”

The seven winning entries were selected from over 100 submissions for volunteer and community service projects undertaken by children ages in New York City, Rockland and Westchester counties and Long Island. The seven awards’ recipients included three single children, two sets of pro-social minded twins, a duo of best friends and a trio of siblings! The honorees are being rewarded with a framed certificate, a $500 cash honorarium and editorial coverage in their local NYMetroParents magazine, on the NYMetroParents website and its various social media platforms including Facebook.

Here are the details of the winners and their fine works:

Ariyana Pollard, 15,

Stony Point, Rockland

This awesome 14-year-old girl gives back to her community by volunteering at two of our local libraries in Rockland County. She helps with preparations and assisting in the children's programs five times a month. She also participates in the Best Buddies Club by socializing with students in her community with disabilities at her high school. Ariyana has also tripled her fundraising goal for the upcoming Best Buddies Walk in New York City. Her family is extremely proud of her kindness and compassionate heart.

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