Inspire Entertainment Magazine Winter 2013 Vol. 3 | Page 15

Kevin Hart takes time to chat with students at
Hartranft Elementary School in Philadelphia, PA.

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omedian Kevin Hart has a very generous heart. Now that he’s been successful in
stand-up comedy, movies, and reality television, Hart wants to help his hometown of
Philadelphia with its educational challenges.
Hart recently visited four schools in Philadelphia, and he donated 500 Sony
touchscreen laptops to the district and the
Parks and Recreation Department—just in
time for the holidays. Hart even visited
Hartranft Elementary School, where he
spoke to the students.
“I am what I am today because of Philadelphia. This city made me . . . . All of my education came from this city. You now have
the ability to take these computers and do
what nobody else can do, which is learn
right now,” Hart told the Hartranft students
in the school’s auditorium. “I want you guys
to take advantage of this, man. This is something I’m very, very serious about.”

Hart’s donation allows students to expand their studies and properly prepare
for college and their careers. The children were excited to see Hart, but they
seemed more excited about working on
their brand new computers, something
that thrilled Hart. “Coming here and actually seeing the computers put to use,
it was shocking. Literally seeing the
kids putting the computers to use put a
smile on my face,” said Hart.
We celebrate Kevin Hart for giving
back to his community.