giving back, Helping others
WiFi and Food, Central High School, St. Paul, MN: The Philando Castile Relief Foundation (Clarence Castile, Director; Valerie Castile, President) working in partnership with PC For People, Central High School PAC, District 287, and Hallie Q Brown Center provided 250 families with a free hotspot and internet service for a year, and $15/month thereafter. Plus families received school supplies and food for several meals. (Apr. 2, 2020)
My Son, Philando Castile, Was a Role Model. Here’s How I’m Keeping His Legacy Alive: “He wanted to ensure every child got a chance to eat”, bon appétit (Feb. 12, 2021)
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The PCRF adopted families over the holidays, providing $50 Cub gift cards and $60 per child. (Dec. 19, 2020)
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The PCRF donated $10,000 to the St. Paul Central High School Parent Advisory Council to help with tutorial services, to help students struggling with distance learning during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Dec. 9, 2020)
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Responding to a funding request, the PCRF donated $15,000 to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center to be used toward the 100s of families in need. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the Community Center is servicing three times as many families as before the crisis. (Dec. 3, 2020)
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Friendsgiving! The PCRF and Ferndale Market partnered to provide 20 pound turkeys and food vouchers from Cub to those in need. (Nov. 18, 2020)
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$10 device could save Black motorists' lives, says Philando Castile's mom: A carrying pouch inspired by Philando Castile is designed to protect Black drivers, Star Tribune (Oct. 29, 2020)
The PCRF donated donated 20 pouches to the St. Paul 8218/Truce Center, an organization working to de-escalate youth disputes, and 30 to the Hallie Q. Brown Community Center. |
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Intermediate District 287: The Philando Castile Relief Foundation donated $8,000 donation to help Intermediate District 287 families pay meal debts. (Feb. 14, 2020)
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Minneapolis Public Schools: The PCRF presented a check for over $11,000 to help cover the negative lunch balances at Marcy Open and other schools within the Minneapolis Public Schools district
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