Harff gets foundation award

Amy Harff of Barrington has been awarded $1,000 from the Metta Students Foundation on April 21 for sharing her love of art, poetry and education in a project in May of 2014 that affected more than 100 students throughout Rhode Island.
Harff, 17, created “The Art of Giving,” and partnered with organizations such as the Galigo Housing Development, Tiverton Sandywoods Boys and Girls Club, East Providence Boys and Girls Club and Prospect Housing Development.
“By explaining how their work would impact thousands of hospital patients, I encouraged the children to participate in community service while also instilling in them a sense of satisfaction that comes from helping others,” states Amy Harff.
The work culminated in making cards by pairing 10 poems with 10 pieces of art. Then, Paula Most and Harff met with the Printing and Food Services departments at Rhode Island Hospital. More than 300 patients received cards in the first week of distribution.
A ceremony was held April 21 at Wheeler High School in Providence to honor Harff.
To date, the Metta Students Foundation has awarded $24,000 to students who have done acts of kindness, or share “metta.”
“Metta means love and kindness,” states MSF founder Norm Kelly, “and we are proud to be able to give recognition to all of those bright lights who give back, not because they have to, but because they are truly good hearted and want to make a positive difference.”
“By giving back, I feel like I am thanking [people] for helping me to learn, explore and achieve my goals,” Harff said. “It is also important to give back because I believe that as a moral citizen, it is our duty to contribute to our community.”

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