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Making a Difference: Making a Difference – Project 150 Adds New Inspiration
As anyone with a teenager can confirm, it’s much easier to get kids to listen and talk to kids their own age rather than…well…you (or any other adult for that matter). This reality is what Project 150, a local program dedicated to offering supportive services, encouragement and guidance to homeless high school students throughout Clark County, is banking on with the addition of its newest spokesperson, Kayli Barker.
Fifteen-year-old Kayli isn’t your ordinary teen. In fact, as a licensed NASCAR driver and racecar driver from the age of 8, she’s far from it. In August, at 15 years and 24-days-old she set a new NASCAR record, becoming the youngest woman ever to win a NASCAR Whelen All-American series feature race. In addition to making dreams come true on the racetrack, Kayli understands the importance of education, maintaining straight A’s and never missing classes. Most importantly, Kayli realizes that we all need help to succeed in the face of adversity. “Project 150 means a lot to me,” Kayli said. “I can see the help that they’re giving these teens, just to make the next day go a little bit smoother and to help them graduate.”
With a mission to support over 6,300 homeless youth in our area to graduate high school in the midst of severe personal struggles, Kayli could be just what Project 150 needs to resonate with a group that may feel hopeless or alone. For more information about Project 150 visit www.Project150.org.
