At-risk kids in Fullerton earn Thanksgiving feasts for making strides in key areas

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Christian, 10, always has been a bundle of energy. The problem, however, has been getting the boy to channel that energy in a positive direction, said Christian’s father, Frank. Then OC GRIP got involved. Wednesday, Christian, a fifth-grader at Valencia Park Elementary School in Fullerton, was among 15 Valencia Park students awarded a complete Thanksgiving dinner for making improvements in attendance, grades and behavior. An acronym for Orange County Gang Reduction and Intervention Partnership, OC GRIP is a partnership involving the District Attorney’s Office, law enforcement, schools, corporate sponsors and faith-based groups, with one main purpose: to keep at-risk kids…


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