Everyday Heroes Spotlight w/Khadijah Butler, Founder of the Craig D Butler Scholarship Foundation

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Ever wondered what it takes to transform a life's calling into a tangible reality that makes a real difference? Meet Khadijah Butler, our inspiring guest for this Everyday Heroes Spotlight episode, who has done exactly that. As the Founder of the Craig D Butler Scholarship Foundation, a Philadelphia nonprofit memorial scholarship honoring her father after he was murdered by a 14-year-old in 1999.
Khadijah is a project manager by day and a beacon of hope for African-American high school seniors and first-generation college students by night. Journey with us as we uncover the heart of the foundation, its crucial programs, and the remarkable woman behind it all.
Khadijah doesn’t just make an impact with her foundation; she equips others to do the same. You'll discover how her passion for education led to her authoring the book, "Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick", and the birth of the "CDB Scholarship Monthly Planner." Learn why these aren’t just books on a shelf, but practical resources to demystify the scholarship process for both students and parents alike.
But there's more to this episode than meets the eye. We take a detour down the kandid lane, where we delve into personal reflections, from her biggest pet peeve to the advice she'd give her 18-year-old self. Khadijah shares her journey, motivations, and vision for the future. In the midst of it all, we celebrate gratitude, champion the power of amplifying voices in our culture, and inspire others to give back to the community in meaningful ways and to always, "Love, Live & Forgive!"
Meet Khadijah Butler:
Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Khadijah Butler is an Around-the-Way girl with a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for education equality amongst minorities. She is the Founder and President of the Craig D. Butler Scholarship Foundation, a Philadelphia nonprofit memorial scholarship honoring her father after he was murdered by a 14-year-old in 1999. Khadijah is also the author of “Laying the Foundation Brick by Brick” and the “CDB Scholarship Monthly Planner”.
Khadijah's Contact Info:
https://www.craigdbutlerscholarship.com/
https://twitter.com/CdbFoundation
https://www.instagram.com/cdbscholarship/
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066493839809
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4WnqGujZnGlJjFVzbp9QtA
Get The Books!!:
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Khadijah-Butler/author/B0BNGW31SQ?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
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https://www.craigdbutlerscholarship.com/donate
CDB Scholarship is a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation with federal tax-exempt status as a public charity under IRS Section 501(c)(3). Federal Tax ID 85-3289572

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Chapters

1. Everyday Heroes Spotlight w/Khadijah Butler, Founder of the Craig D Butler Scholarship Foundation (00:00:00)

2. Scholarship Foundation for African-American Students (00:00:31)

3. Writing a Book and Starting Foundation (00:18:11)

4. Running a Nonprofit and Personal Reflections (00:25:15)

5. Promoting Gratitude and Engaging Others (00:38:14)