Project First Hand was an enrichment program implemented at Indianola Elementary in Selma Unified to connect students to community members who are willing to share their life stories. Students strengthened their understanding of historical events by interviewing people who have lived during the time period. The Innovation Grant made it possible for the school to acqire the necessary tools to videotape the historical experiences of community members to create a DVD library of interviews for the district. These first-hand accounts helped students build a social conscious and ignited a passion for history. Speakers are chosen from diverse cultures, economic backgrounds and philosophies.