Kid as he is, Obocho Peters is already a role model to his community.
The boy dreams of giving1families a better life, especially when it2education. And he is making it happen through a ( n )3he started two years ago. The wheels began turning in Obocho's4after he saw the movie Avengers: Infinity War. He asked his mum to buy him5of the characters.6, she couldn't afford them. Then Obocho decided to7his old clothes so that he could buy the toys himself. He also began wondering how he could make a 8in his community.
" When my mum shared her hardship with me, I9that other families must face these10problems when taking care of their children, " Obocho wrote. " That idea turned into the business I have today — to help the community11. "
He started Obocho's Closet, a shop that sells donated pieces of clothing for $10 and under. It started as an online store but after12more than $10,000 on an online fundraising platform, Obocho opened a physical13this year on his birthday. His main14is to provide families with15choices so that they can save money for college funds (资金). He also uses some of the money earned to16the local financial classes where parents learn about budgeting, saving and using credit cards.
In June 2019, Obocho was17" Heroes of the Month " for his great18to his community. What a smart,19kid! We can only20all the great things Obocho will go on to accomplish.
