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Calling All Faculty, Students, and Alumni! Unite & Ignite at CT State Gateway Community! When: Mark May 1st & 2nd—on your calendars! What: The Great Give is your golden opportunity to spark change in the lives of CT State Gateway students. Whether you’re a student aiming to make a difference or a dedicated faculty member supporting our community, here’s how you can get involved: Create Your Own Team: Rally your friends, classmates, or colleagues. Set up a team and collectively raise funds for scholarships and essential programs. Go Solo: Prefer an individual approach? Go solo and contribute directly to the cause. Why: Your contributions to the Gateway Foundation directly benefit Gateway students, faculty, and enriching extra-curricular activities. Thanks to The Community Foundation for Greater New Haven, your donations will be matched, amplifying the power of your gift! Make an impact by creating a brighter future for Gateway Students. Scan the QR Code to Sign up or Click the Link below. https://lnkd.in/evERaes5

Dear Urban Prep Supporters & Community, Exciting news: PowerUP, our year-end $50K Gift Matching Campaign, is here to energize our collective efforts to support Urban Prep's mission. Today and in the coming weeks, we'll share powerful stories from our students, parents, and alumni—testaments to the impact of your support. This #GivingTuesday, seize the chance to amplify our mission, addressing the academic disparities faced by Black male students. Our proven approach has prepared over 2,500 young men for college and life beyond. Our immediate goal: raise $10,000 this #GivingTuesday. Your participation at any level—Red Tie ($25-$99), Gold Tie ($100-$499), or Striped Tie ($500 )—matters. Donors at the Striped Tie level will receive the iconic Urban Prep tie, a symbol of college admission for our seniors. Double your impact: every donation is matched dollar for dollar. Empower our young men through your generosity. Join us in shaping brighter futures this #GivingTuesday. #WeBelieve.

This Giving Season kicks off year one of our plan to double the number of students we serve. Our students do the hard work, week in and week out, year after year, and they deserve the opportunity to succeed. This Giving Tuesday and across this giving season, please consider being the spark that ignites their futures. Be the spark that ignites our growth to support even more students' futures. For three years, our students choose to add an additional day to their school week, spending their Saturdays with their mentors and tutors, working on critical skills, and discovering their passions. That ambition, that hunger to build a brighter, more expansive future, is why Minds Matter Cleveland works. Our program harnesses that hunger and turns it into fuel for the next seven years. From sophomore year in high school to college graduation, our students' determination and drive is awe-inspiring. We know there are many more students in Cleveland committed to a better future for themselves, and we are driven to create capacity in our program to provide the opportunity of Minds Matter to them. Be the spark. Donate now: https://ow.ly/pbrs50Qc5xc

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Financial assistance, accessibility, or other relevant resources needed to balance life outside education are barriers for students looking to take the next step after community college. Prosperity Denver Fund partners with other nonprofits to increase the number of historically underserved Denver students who access scholarships, complete a postsecondary degree, and strengthen the local economy. Learn how the state of Colorado is working to close the gap while students are still in high school: https://buff.ly/49MwVjv #denvernonprofit #coloradononprofit #nonprofitresources #philanthropy #denvernonprofit #scholarships #scholarshipfund #highereducation #highereducationleadership #ProsperityInEducation #EducationMatters #AffordableEducationDenver #ScholarshipsForSuccessDenver

It's been some time since posting here but I would be remiss not to use this opportunity to share about a cause near and dear to my heart. As some of you may know, I have been on the After School All Stars (ASAS) board for almost 2 years. ASAS Puget Sound provides free, comprehensive after-school and summer programs that keep students safe and help them succeed in school and life. We are raising funds for After-School All-Stars Puget Sound through our annual year-end appeal. ASAS is one of the country's largest nonprofit organizations working to close the opportunity gap for low-income youth. If it wasn't for ASAS, these students could potentially be in unsafe environments or home-alone at a young age. By ethnicity, the top two groups we serve are Black/African American, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian American populations - populations that are historically underserved. My DEI people - the statistics tell the story, in order to pave the way for an equitable future and to level the playing field, we need to strive to support these communities. By contributing to our year-end appeal, you can help make a real difference in the lives of these incredible young individuals. Every dollar counts! By investing in their futures, we can help these young dreamers unlock their full potential. Remember, it's not about the amount you give, but the impact you can make together. Let’s join forces and help create a brighter future for underserved youth. Please share this post with your friends, family, and colleagues to spread the word and encourage others to contribute to this meaningful cause. Follow the link below to make a secure donation and become a part of this incredible movement. https://lnkd.in/g8XWZ7e2 Thank you so much for your generosity and support. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of these young individuals who are the future leaders of tomorrow.