Champions of Change

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Champions of Change was an initiative started by the Obama White House to highlight Americans who have made an impact in their communities and helped "our country rise to meet the many challenges of the 21st century." [1] The Champions of Change program was created as an opportunity for the White House to feature individuals, businesses and organizations doing extraordinary things to empower and inspire members of their communities. [2]

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References

  1. "The 'Champion of Change' Is Inside Each of Us". The White House.
  2. "White House honors Joe McKenna as 'Champion of Change'". Texas State.