You have probably seen her on TV or in a magazine. She is a familiar face who began as a child athlete, and who, through hard work and perseverance, has ascended to be one of the most dominant players in tennis. Of course, I am talking about Serena Williams.

Serena Williams is well known for her athletic prowess. Some have even proclaimed that she is the greatest female athlete ever. She has won tournaments ranging from Wimbledon to the US Open. Of course, this doesn’t surprise anyone, what might surprise some of us is just how philanthropic Serena is.

Recently, Williams shared with the rest of the world a recent trip that she made to Jamaica. No, she wasn’t on vacation; instead, she was there to help build a school. The school, which will serve young children, is called Salt Marsh Primary School and it is in Trelawny, Jamaica.

Located in an underserved area, the school will be a great asset as local community members will be able to receive a quality education. Serena’s organization called the Serena Williams Fund partnered with Helping Hands Jamaica to fund and build the new school.

Whereas many celebrities will simply write a check, take a few pictures, or sponsor fundraisers for the causes of their choice, Serena’s philanthropy is more hands on. She actually participated in helping to construct the building and is seen in several pictures with a hard hat on her head and a hammer and nails in her hands.

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