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Grand Pacific Resorts, a longtime supporter of Christel House International, hosts an annual fundraiser where they raise over $50,000 to help #DriveOutPoverty. This year, Grand Pacific Resorts shared their commitment to corporate social responsibility with two graduate interns from Christel House where they helped host Putt-Putt for Charity mini-golf tournament to help inspire guests and owners to donate to an organization dedicated to giving children in need the education and tools to create bright future for themselves, their families, and their communities.

Interns, Charley and Zicri, have attended the Christel House Academy in Indiana from first grade through senior year in high school where they developed literacy and numeracy skills and guidance with college applications. Charley worked with AmeriCorps where she helped teenagers get back into high school before she began attending Indiana University to study non-profit management, and Zicri is majoring in Marketing/Tourism at Indiana University-Purdue where during her internship with Grand Pacific Resorts she can focus on event planning and the guest experience.

“It’s been a pleasure getting to know such impressive young women, and having the opportunity to show them social responsibility in action,” says Renee Wagner, Director of Creative Services & Brand Management for Grand Pacific Resorts. “Charley and Zicri have been a great help, and we’re excited to have them attend the upcoming Christel House Open.”

For a second year, Grand Pacific Resorts has the support of the ABC network affiliate in San Diego, 10News, as a media sponsor to help raise awareness for the upcoming 16th RCI Christel house Open on Monday, June 11 at Shadowridge Country Club in Vista, California.

Join Grand Pacific Resorts and Christel House graduates for Christel House’s signature fundraiser with the mission of “driving out poverty.” Register to play a round of golf for a great cause, or donate to Christel House International.

About Grand Pacific Resorts
Grand Pacific Resorts creates experiences worth sharing for more than 70,000 owner families and tens of thousands of loyal guests each year. Based in Carlsbad, California, the resort management company tailors its services to preserve the distinctive experience offered by each destination throughout California and Hawaii. Owners and guests vacation with Grand Pacific Resorts year after year because they appreciate the team’s heartfelt service culture and passion for hospitality. For more information, visit GrandPacificResorts.com.

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About Christel House International
The mission of Christel House is to transform the lives of impoverished children around the world—breaking the cycle of poverty and building self-sufficient, contributing members of society. A focus on academic excellence through a robust K–12 curriculum is combined with a strong character development program to give students the skills and competencies necessary to compete successfully in complex 21st Century society.

Much more than a school, Christel House was established in 1998 by Founder and CEO Christel DeHaan, and currently serves over 4,550 impoverished students through eight learning centers — located in India, Mexico, South Africa and the U.S.A. The newest learning center, Christel House Jamaica is scheduled to open in 2019. Christel House students maintain a 98% graduation exam pass rate, and the majority of its graduates go on to pursue higher education. They become productive citizens, and many secure employment with top multinational corporations. Christel House graduates are confident, hardworking, responsible and ethical, with a passion for giving back to their communities and caring for their families.

For more information, please visit www.ChristelHouse.org and follow us on social media: www.Facebook.com/ChristelHouse; www.Twitter.com/ChristelHouse.

Contact:
Lisa Wanzenried, RRP
Grand Pacific Resorts
760-431-8500