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From Homeless to Harvard

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Dawn Loggins grew up in a home with no electricity or running water. And before the start of her senior year at Burns High School, where she also works as a janitor, she was abandoned by her parents. Rather than turning her over to the Department of Social Service, school staff and the community of Lawndale, North Carolina decided to become Dawn's family. Dawn is not angry with her parents - she just knows that she wants to make different decisions in her life.
Be The Change
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Learn more about Dawn Loggins and the Burns High Uplift Fund that she set up to help other homeless students.
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The number of homeless students in the U.S. topped one million for the first time in 2011.  Read more about some of the causes behind this increase.
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Expand your idea of family. Who might you include?
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Reflections (35)

allen ang
wow!keep it up dawn well done to the community i thought it done exceptionally above what is required thank you Jesus.please continue to bless them
alka chawla
I would like to wish you a wonderful future - your hard work will make you shine always - I hope you lead America one day.....believe me a mother's wish never goes futile for a daughter...
Emily
Go dawn! You are bound for great things! Keep up the hard work and determination. You are truly an inspiration. Thanks for sharing your story and stay strong!
Edmar
Go Dawn... Harvard is one of the greatest school in the whole world, and you are the great one instruments sounding in the history. Even my self I filt impressions, Dawn keep it up a good work, you're the great one in the history of Harvard, many people wanted to study in great school but failured becuase of thier pride or can't support the expencess and tuition fees, they remaind silent in herself even do there is a chances to make more and to be strong.For me i have many times to fall dawn study in english subject that's way I can't speak enought. many people wanted but only have small chances can go. as for me working in saudi arabia very impress your destiny. Thank you and more power to you and GOD BLESS....
Hrair
Indeed with the story of Dawn...once more we must remind ourselves that the difference between the Possible and the impossible lies in the I'm....in this case Dawn with her choice did it to stardom...during her journey from good to great..keep it up....really your courage , determination and passion makes a lot of us proud...
Ima
Go Dawn - You will shine among the stars! God bless you and all the people around!
Ilke
That's awesome. Dawn will go a long way, what a great person she is.
Todd
Namaste Dawn.
Marissa
Beautiful people and soul! Go Dawn! God bless you.
Linda
This young lady is someone I would want every student to be; determined, assertive, and undaunted. I am in awe and have great admiration for Dawn Loggins.
Kristin Pedemonti
"We became her village" combined with Dawn's incredible resilience, determination and attitude create a formula for a positive outcome. There are Thousands of teens like Dawn, sadly there aren't thousands of communities like Lawndale; and there Should be and Can be. Kudos to Dawn for her drive and focus AND to Lawndale for doing the right thing to help this deserving human being. <3 and HUGS.
Irene Schneider
Her choices and her desire not to become a victim of circumstances while moving forward to reach her goals is a testimony to how we should all live our lives! The response from the community is one of pure love in reaching out to share what they have with one with less. She will remember this and with hope, pass it forward! Bravo young lady, reach for the stars!
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