16-04-2025
Boardman junior showcases Habitat for Humanity
BOARDMAN, Ohio (WKBN) – Boardman High School student Logan Poulakos chose the non-profit Habitat for Humanity for his written PSA entry in the Tom Holden Memorial Scholarship contest.
The junior says one of his favorite things is simply being outside, and runs daily even if it's snowing or raining. He wants to follow in his father's footsteps and pursue a career in chemical engineering.
Logan says he felt most compelled to choose Habitat for Humanity because everyone deserves a home to live in.
'I feel like every human being should have a chance to have a home, and it shouldn't be a fear to want to buy a home, or because of cost, or because there's no space,' said Logan. 'Humanity is a very strong word and it struck my eye because we are humans. We all live together and we should help each other out. And I thought that this nonprofit was a great way to do that and get out there.'
Logan was the fourth runner-up in the contest. Read his PSA script for Habitat for Humanity here:
{The scene opens with a close-up of a pair of hands hammering a nail into a wooden beam. Construction sounds can be heard.}Narrator : 'A home is more than walls and a roof — it's a foundation for dreams, a place for families to grow.'{Cut to a happy family on their porch of their newly constructed home, holding hands and smiling together. The children of the family run inside laughing.}Narrator : 'At Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley, we are building more than homes — we are building hope, dreams, and futures for families in need.'{Montage : Volunteers high-fiving and bonding, a mother hugging her children in their new home, a father painting a wall with his wife and kids.}Narrator : 'With your help, we can give families a fresh start and a new future, one family at a time'{Cut to a volunteer handing a new the family a set of house keys. Both the volunteer and family are smiling big}Narrator : 'Join us. Donate. Volunteer. Create futures– it all starts here in the Mahoning Valley.'{Screen fades to Habitat for Humanity logo with phone number and website link.}Narrator: 'Because everyone deserves a place to call home.'{End scene.}
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