Foundation for Focus House to Award Scholarships

The Foundation for Focus House is awarding two $250 scholarships on May 8, 2012 at the Ogle County Juvenile Justice Council Meeting.

The Laverne Adams Scholarship Fund was established in May of 2002 following Mr. Adam's death.  A long time resident of Ogle County Mr. Adams sat on the Ogle County Board from 1972 until 2002.  At the time Focus House was established in 1975 Mr. Adams was appointed and served as the chairperson of the county committee that over saw the operation of the program.  His family started the scholarship in Laverne's name due to his commitment to youth and the program.

The F. Lawrence Lenz Scholarship Fund was established in April, 2003 by his family following his death.  As an Ogle County Circuit Judge, Judge Lenz elected to be the juvenile court judge.  In this capacity he was one of the instrumental supporters of the opening of Focus House in 1975.  From the bench he believed in the value of having community based programs and was an advocate of Focus House until his death.

Applicants must be Ogle County residents that are graduating from high school or already enrolled or attending a post secondary institution. The two scholarships both focus on positive impact or personal growth that the applicants have made in their lives or in their community. A priority is given to past Focus House residents, former probationary clients; youth that have had police contact or youth that are studying criminal justice but all students are welcome to apply.

The deadline for the application is Monday, April 16th, 2012.  Applications postmarked after this date will not be considered. The Scholarship Committee is looking forward to reading about the successful youth in Ogle County.

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