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Founded in 2004, Higher Heights Youth Empowerment Programs, Inc. is a state-wide college access organization that promotes equal access and opportunities for under-represented college bound student to obtain a post-secondary education in Connecticut.  Our goal is to increase college readiness, participation and completion in Connecticut among low-income students, first-generation college-going students and students of color.Each year HHYEP has had 100% high school graduation rate, 100% college acceptance rate, and 80% parent involvement rate. Higher Heights has personally employed over 95 youth, 100% have graduated from high school, 95% have enrolled into college receiving over $10 million in scholarships and grants.  The mission of HHYEP is to change the lives of under-represented college bound students to EMPOWER, ENCOURAGE, and EQUIP them to obtain a post-secondary education. We’ve raised $3,000 so far and I am asking for you for support in Day 2 of The Great Give: https://lnkd.in/epBRpZ-t

"Students' postsecondary plans are on the line, and some students will, unfortunately, likely pursue other paths if they cannot get the financial aid they need to go to college." Financial aid and scholarships are necessary to alleviate financial burdens and make postsecondary education possible. Read more to learn how FAFSA’s delayed launch has disproportionately affected students of color and low-income backgrounds: https://buff.ly/3OKvWYo #denvernonprofit #coloradononprofit #nonprofitresources #philanthropy #denvernonprofit #scholarships #scholarshipfund #highereducation #highereducationleadership #ProsperityInEducation #EducationMatters #AffordableEducationDenver #ScholarshipsForSuccessDenver

This season of giving, we need YOU! As alumni leaders at the Ted Rogers School of Management, we're using our voice to address a critical issue - food insecurity among our current TRSM students. Many students struggle to put food on the table after covering tuition and other expenses, and your support can make a difference. As alumni, we know the challenges of student life—-balancing jobs, expenses, and academics. Now, imagine if a small act of generosity could ease that burden for someone who shares our dreams but faces financial obstacles. Join us this season of giving. A $5 contribution can provide a meal for a TRSM student in need. Together, let's ensure that only hungry minds enter the classroom.

* HBCUs make up only 3% of the country's colleges and universities, but enroll 10% of all African American students. * HBCUs confer 24% of Bachelor's degrees earned by African Americans. * 80% of all African American judges graduated from an HBCU * More than 50% of African-American professionals (doctors, lawyers, engineers) graduated from HBCUs. * 70% of African American physicians graduated from an HBCU. * There are 100 HBCUs located in 19 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. Virgin Islands. * HBCUs' economic impact is $14.8 billion dollars annually. * 1 in 4 African American STEM graduates come from HBCUs. * More than 50% of African American public school teachers graduated from an HBCU. However, the the Racial Inequity Wealth Gap affects African American students and their ability to pay for college. Ninety percent of all undergraduate students at HBCUs received some type of financial aid in 2019–20. True Blue 1881, Inc. seeks to close the gap by removing food, shelter, and economic insecurities that prohibit students from graduating. Currently, we are fundraising for our Save Our Seniors initiative and we are less than $1000 away from meeting our fundraising goal! Please click on the link and watch the video of one of our graduating Seniors, Jeremiah - Morehouse Senior and future astrophysicist- who faced homelessness but is now able to graduate with his balance paid! Please donate to help us reach our goal of helping more students! We humbly thank you for your support. https://lnkd.in/edP8XiUj

Today is Teacher's Day in Brazil, and thank you to Literacy Pittsburgh for the opportunity I had on this special day. Today, I stepped out of my role as an English student, and the teacher Pam gave me the freedom to bring material about the sector I work in, drawing a parallel with the history of the nonprofit sector in Pittsburgh. We discussed two topics more deeply with the other students: The Nonprofit Sector in the U.S. The nonprofit sector, also known as the third sector, plays a crucial role in the U.S. economy and society. It is made up of organizations that operate independently of the government and focus on addressing social, cultural, environmental, and educational issues. Unlike businesses in the private sector, nonprofits do not aim to make a profit; instead, their main goal is to serve the public good. The Nonprofit Sector in Pittsburgh Pittsburgh has a long and rich history in the nonprofit sector, shaped by its industrial past and philanthropic leadership. Once known as a steel-producing powerhouse, the city has transformed itself into a hub for education, healthcare, and innovation, supported by a strong nonprofit ecosystem. #nonprofit

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day for radical generosity! Every $20 donation helps to provide life-changing information to one more young adult. Megan’s Foundation is a very young tax-exempt 501c(3) non-profit & catalyst for real change & are laser focused on this one thing. Those closest to this issue (Title IX, Counselors, Student Wellness staff) know how desperately this is needed. Having distributed more than $107,000 to colleges and non-profits for programs to prevent relationship violence BEFORE it starts. A few results: at one school, 93% of participants said they now can recognize an unhealthy relationship & would stop it before it escalates. At another school, 87% of young men said they would intervene in a disrespectful situation to prevent it from escalating. Our website has more results: Megansfoundation.org. YOUR gift can empower young adults to hold each other accountable & stop it before it starts!

Do you volunteer with a local nonprofit that could benefit from extra support and collaboration? Are you looking for a pathway to collaboration that honors the input and stories of St. Louis residents, while also providing valuable student leadership experiences? Consider submitting a proposal for the Transform Grant, designed to support robust partnerships between WashU students and community organizations by providing up to $10,000 in project support aimed at advancing regional priorities. The Transform Grant is just one of four grant categories through the St. Louis Impact Fund, a series of grants offered through the Gephardt Institute designed to promote partnerships and engagement for a thriving St. Louis. ➡️ Successful proposals will involve a substantial co-led project between students and one or more community partner(s) who collaborate, advise, and influence the project. ➡️ Student applicants will be required to attend three grant development workshops, must demonstrate extensive previous engagement with a partner organization, and have clearly articulated goals and outcomes. ➡️ Submit your Letter of Intent! We are accepting letters of intent beginning Sept. 3 until Sept. 23. Completing a Letter of Intent (LOI) form is only the first step in applying to the Transform Grant- more details are available at https://buff.ly/47brKJc. #grant #studentgrant #impactfund #instlforstl #worktogether #stlouismo #washu #collaboration #communitypartnership #communitybuilding #applynow

Today is Cares Day, Cal Lutheran’s annual day of giving. I’ve never seen a place more dedicated to student success, and we could use your help. There is a direct line between donors and the programs and services which serve students. Here’s a quick story to illustrate that line.   Back when I was a student, I remember sleeping through an early morning Calculus class (probably following a late night coding session). Later that day, I got a call from my professor wondering where I was and what she could do to make sure I made it to the next class (shout out to Dr. Klassen). That kind of support matters, and it just doesn’t happen at many schools; especially big ones. That is part of why Cal Lutheran outperforms other schools in both graduation rates and the time it takes to graduate.   Take that experience with my Calculus professor, and extend it to financial aid, clubs, athletics, performing arts, DREAMERS, education abroad, student employment, ministry, adult degree programs, disability support services, and more. Across the board, faculty and staff at CLU know our students, and that creates a vested interest in their success.   Cares Day is an opportunity for donors to help support those efforts. We do not have access to many sources of funding available to public schools, so this is an important day. Check out the link below to learn more. Thank you for your support!   #CalLutheranCares   https://lnkd.in/guFJ_bm2

Announcing one of our top awardees from the 2023 grant cycle, IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education! We are overjoyed to support this organization for the third year whose mission is to create inclusive college opportunities in Colorado for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities to foster academic growth, social development, career advancement, and independence. DB's grant will help IN! to fund outreach, engagement, and mentorship that supports students with IDD in southern Colorado on inclusive pathways to achieve self-growth, academic and career advancement, and independent living. "Studies show that students with IDD who were given opportunities to attend and complete higher education achieved a 72-80% employment rate. When given the opportunity, students with IDD benefit greatly from post-secondary education and experience increased access to meaningful socialization, community belonging, independence, and employment" (Tracy Murphy, Executive Director of IN!). You can learn more about IN! Pathways to Inclusive Higher Education at https://lnkd.in/eXTMke2 #grantawardee #disablingbarriers #inclusivecollege #inclusivehighered #grantannouncement #iddcommunity #nonprofitsupport #ruralcommunities #iddsupport #grantrecipient #communitysupport #unmetneeds #inclusiveeducation #southerncolorado #resourcesforchange

Are we helping or hurting? That is a question many residents of San Francisco ask ourselves in the midst of a stark and increasing equity gap. As a parent, community member, and incoming board member of the Horizons at San Francisco Friends School, I’m keenly aware of the potential learning loss our public school students in the Mission District experience in the summer months without our support. Our city is undergoing another crisis - looming budget cuts threaten vital programs like Horizons at SFFS that provide equitable learning for Mission youth. We urgently need your support to secure bridge funding and ensure our summer enrichment continues. Our scholars and families are relying on Horizons' high-quality academics and social-emotional growth.  Horizons has been successfully leveraging the months when students are out of school to stem summer learning loss for children in San Francisco for ~10 years. The program has also intentionally increased impact by supporting their scholars through their educational journey during the school year and into High School. Last year, Horizons impacted 150 scholars with targeted small classroom instruction, confidence-building, and joyful community enrichment experiences- thanks to our dedicated summer education workforce. But we can't continue without you. Please join me in supporting Horizons at SFFS today to expand partnerships, engage more crisis-impacted families, and grow our supportive community stronger. In past years, the SF Department of Children, Youth and Families has been a partner to increase access to education for our students. This summer, as we face a potential 40% loss to our summer program due to DCYF funding cuts that have impacted so many vital programs in our city, we’ve decided to celebrate Horizons Giving Day, the whole month of May. Please join me in our movement - your gift saves the summer for San Francisco scholars and helps bridge the educational equity gap in our city. Let’s help together. In gratitude, friendship and community, Aneesha #GiveTheGiftofSummer #SparkPassions #HorizonsGivingDay https://lnkd.in/gJAYnibC Links for reference: Horizons at SFFS: https://lnkd.in/gfsdugDX Impact Report: https://lnkd.in/gZc2jn85 Press Release on DCYF Loss of Funding: https://lnkd.in/gNprpSyB