Tyler Legacy High School announced that they will be joining over 30,000 high school students nationwide in an effort to give 1 million books to underserved youth in their local communities as part of Chick-fil-A Leader Academy, a national high school leadership program.
Students took part in Chick-fil-A Academy Kickoff Experience featuring the 1 million book giveaway service project Tuesday after school.
The 1 million books are sponsored by Chick-fil-A, Inc. and will be packaged and given by our student leaders to local charities, elementary schools, and non-profit organizations chosen by the group. More than 1,000 high schools take part in the seven-month program representing local communities across 43 states.
Along with the 1 million book giveaway, students also participated in The Big Thank You. Student leaders constructed thank you notes to teachers who have made a positive impact on their lives and will be gifting the to those teacher.
About Chick-fil-A Leader Academy
Chick-fil-A Leader Academy is a national high-school leadership program focused on Impact Through Action.
The seven-month program empowers high school students to put leadership principles into practice through several student-led community service projects that culminate in a year end impact Project.
In Partnership with Chick-fil-A, ADDO (Latin for "inspire" is a leadership consulting firm in Georgia) created Chick-fil-A Leader Academy to bring a fresh approach to leadership and empower young people to truly make a difference. Learn more at their website.