Atlanta Middle School receives $1.5 Million from Oprah Winfrey
Filed Under: Celebrity | By: Tony Lambert
Dec 18, 2009 | Comments 1
It is a time of season of good will to all and Oprah Winfrey certainly seems in a festive mood as she donated $1.5 million to a private middle school in inner-city Atalanta, according to Associated Press.
The Queen of day time TV gave the money to The Ron Clark Academy, the school is trying to raise $2.8 million, however due to the economic climate they are struggling as the school is bankrolled by donors. The school is situated in one of the poorest areas; they hope to raise enough money to build a cafeteria, gymnasium and theater.
Ron Clark who is the schools founder, has appeared on the Oprah Winfrey twice before, last December Oprah donated $365,000 to the school. To read more on this story go to okmagazine.com. What do you think off Oprah donating that money? Let us know your thoughts.
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