Keith Childress
Pay-It-Forward Awardee
Keith Childress, music director at Clinton Grace Christian School, wrote “I Believe in Me” as an anthem to combat bullying and inspire confidence among students. By involving his students in the production of both the song and its music video, he empowered them to take ownership of its message.
Clinton, Maryland
October 15, 2025
Pay-It-Forward
Award
Awarded to:
Individual award recipients are not eligible for a grant, but can “pay it forward” by recommending a values-aligned organization to receive a grant. When an individual receives a “Pay It Forward” award, they are invited to recommend a grant to a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization in their community that is aligned with the values of the project. “Pay It Forward” recipients are typically awarded to one or several individuals for personal acts of courage
