 | With the assistance of a $3,000 Paladin Capital Group/ThanksUSA scholarship, Air Force dependent Sara Gartner is continuing a Social Work major at Messiah College in Pennsylvania. Currently in her junior year of studies, Sara interns with New Hope Ministries. “I am working with a caseload of clients dealing with various poverty-related issues. This real-life experience is helping me prepare for a social work career.” |
 Sara & her sister sharing school spirit After completing her undergraduate studies, Sara plans to pursue graduate studies and become a licensed Social Worker. “Ultimately, I want to work with the military population, specifically families dealing with deployments and issues related to frequent moves and relocating.” Sara is quite familiar with the challenges of military life. “While my family was stationed in Germany, I volunteered with Deployment Buddies as a mentor to elementary kids whose parents were deployed.” Sara is a student of the Honors Program and serves as a Messiah College Ambassador and volunteers through the Agapé Center for Service and Learning.  Sara with her proud Air Force family “I want to thank you for choosing me as the recipient of the Paladin Capital Group/ThanksUSA scholarship. I sincerely appreciate your part in making my scholarship possible and sustaining the mission of ThanksUSA scholarships.” |
