The 2008 Ruth Stanton Community Grant Winner

We are proud to announce the 2008 winner of the Ruth Stanton Community Grant, Catherine Beechen of Riverside, California. When Catherine was very young, her love for music was evident. She joined the church choir and began playing the flute for not only church performances but for shut-ins, the elderly, and the sick. This love for singing has opened many doors for service projects for Catherine. 

She has gone all over the world not only performing her musical arts, but helping in other volunteering opportunities . She especially loves working with children and improving the lives of children.

She has spent many summers building houses in countries like Mexico, Guatemala, and Jamaica. During her mission trips she has had the opportunity to teach English, work as a Vacation Bible School leader, and feed and cloth the poor and work in various orphanages. Catherine is a solid “A” student while also having talents in Swimming, Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball. 

She has been involved in the Evangelism Club, Environmental Science Club, Pep Club, and Big Sister/Little Sisters. She has spent her summer vacations volunteering at the Orthopedics Department at Kaiser, as an activity leader at a homeless shelter, volunteering for Samaritan’s Purse, working at the Los Angeles Rescue Mission, and at a Los Angles Food Bank, and going on various mission trips. She is involved in weekly Bible studies and church ministry outreach which includes special holiday programs and performances.

Catherine does not seek earthly awards, however she has received The Presidential Gold Award for Community Service, the Optimist Club Youth Appreciation Award and several community service awards from her school. Congratulations Catherine for your lifetime of community service and for all you do for humanity.

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