Show menu

The Day Dolly Parton Decided to Save Her Town’s Future ????

Thanks! Share it with your friends!

You disliked this video. Thanks for the feedback!

Added by MiAmigo
12 Views
In 1990, country music legend Dolly Parton noticed that more than 30% of students in her hometown of Sevierville, Tennessee, were dropping out of high school. Determined to change that, she launched The Buddy Program in 1991, offering $500 to each 7th and 8th grader who graduated — but only if they did it with a chosen partner. The initiative aimed to build responsibility, friendship, and motivation through teamwork. The results were astonishing: the dropout rate fell from over 30% to just 6%. This program became a timeless example of how compassion and creativity can change lives, proving that sometimes, a little encouragement can spark a lifetime of success.

#DollyParton #TheBuddyProgram #InspiringStories #KindnessMatters #EducationForAll #MakeADifference #HopeAndHumanity #BeTheChange #ActsOfKindness #MotivationalStory
Category
Dolly Parton
Commenting disabled.

Up Next