Tools For Tomorrow alumnus – Ronald Reagan Elementary School, Palm Desert

I joined tools for tomorrow as a fourth grader at Ronald Reagan Elementary School in Palm Desert.

Growing up, I always strived for perfection and I always made sure every last thing that I did was perfect. This translated to every aspect of my life, and it made me incredibly nervous to apply for Tools For Tomorrow. However, after some convincing, I applied, and it made all the difference in my understanding of the arts and myself.

I learned about a variety of different art techniques that I’m still able to utilize to this day. But more importantly, I gained confidence in my creative abilities which is how I became more interested in writing and theater, which were both some of my favorite classes in high school.

Through Tools For Tomorrow, I developed important life long skills that I will take with me forever. This program is about more than art, it’s about creating confident, creative, and caring young adults.

Abby is a Gold Award Girl Scout and Girl Scouts of San Gorgonio Council Girl Scout of the Year 2024. In 2023, she was honored as the Outstanding Philanthropy in Youth at National Philanthropy Day (NPD) by the Association of Fundraising Professional CA Desert Communities (AFP) chapter. Abby graduated from Palm Desert High School in the spring of 2024 and plans to attend Scripps College to study history and anthropology.