Golden LEAF Foundation Case Study

I aspire to attend the Clark Atlanta University because it is a symbol for past and future generations of educational and operational excellence. Clark Atlanta University is the hub of African American leadership and educational expansion, and with the constant policing of the community and poaching of black culture in today’s society, it is significant that I achieve an education that represents myself and the world with which I am familiar and intend to change for the better.

Only four students went straight to the workforce, when a century ago, this was not the case. With students now consistently going straight to college after high school, state universities should be free to state residents since we have public high schools. In Kalamazoo, Michigan, students who attend high school in Kalamazoo starting in ninth grade, can have from sixty-five to one hundred percent of their tuition covered (Teicher). This is known as “The Promise.” The Promise guarantees any student from Kalamazoo a scholarship that pays either a majority or all of their tuition (Teicher). This scholarship can be used for any state school, fifteen private schools, and other state schools around the United States that are less than the highest tuition in Michigan (Teicher). Since The Promise’s first wave of scholarships, there has been definite improvements in college attendance. For black students, there has been a three percent rise in college attendance and overall forty-eight percent of scholarship recipients graduate college (Teicher). While this has shown an impact, there certainly are other factors that lead to the fifty-two percent that do not graduate, such as not being taught time management, academic skills, or how to take advantage of their sources (Teicher). Despite this fallback, “The Promise” has definitely started an era of higher college graduation rates and those who lack financial support a method of

Throughout my life as a child and teenager, I was told by my parents that they worked really hard to get to the safe town and community that we lived in. Growing up in Pacific Grove, California gave me lots opportunities that I didn’t even know I obtained. Unless it had happened to me personally, I didn’t really understand the full picture of what others had to go through. Having dyslexia, the only subject I felt I really excelled in was art. After high school, I still had no idea what I wanted to do for a career or even a major. Monterey Peninsula College has boosted my confidence by showing me that I can be and do much more. Two years ago I would never have guessed that I would be applying to the University of Washington.

I remember once hearing: “To reach the impossible you just have to try a little harder”. Sometimes I feel like I don’t try my hardest, therefore I don’t get the results I want. I’m in high school right now as a junior, meaning that the decisions I make from now on are crucial and will affect my future. A big step to accomplish what I want to do when I grow up, is planning for what I will do after I graduate from high school and how I’m going to surpass the obstacles that will be presented to me. Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC), home of the blue beards, is reputed for being a “Military-Friendly College”. (DMACC) It will provide me with the opportunity to reach my dream of becoming a teacher and transferring my knowledge to the next

As a recent graduate of Iowa State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Art and Design focusing on art history and education, the position as Education Coordinator and Advisor at Buena Vista University captured my attention as an opportunity to work with students through educational programming. As a recent college student, I provide a valuable perspective on academic advising through my own personal experiences. I have learned many advisors lack in truly connecting and catering to each student’s individual situation and needs. Buena Vista University, a relatively small area college, provides an opportunity to fully connect and provide personal one-on-one experience all students deserve. Subsequently, students gain the absolute most out of their college education. A large part of my career goals entail helping students of all ages engage, thrive and connect in their own individualized way.

Shannon Williams is an African-American male, who attends DePaul University. He’s currently a junior majoring in Communication and Media in order to pursue his dreams of working with a professional sports organization. Over the years, Mr. Williams has encountered a lot of adversity. Getting dismissed from NIU back in 2012, he fell victim to the statistic of being a college dropout. He didn’t know what his next move would be as he sat at home from the couch with no source of income, friends nor vision. Within 6 months, he started to realize that he messed up a big opportunity and took college for granted. Mr. Williams got another opportunity to enroll back in school at Wilbur Wright College, in the fall of 2012. This time around, he wrote down

While college education is not mandatory, furthering one’s schooling broadens the amount of jobs one is qualified for and can attain. College provides many benefits and opportunities to students but the monetary value of college is not very appealing. Throughout high school I have worked hard for good grades and have pushed myself in accelerated courses to prepare myself for college, both for the curriculum and the tuition. My effort and efficiency as a student helped me receive a generous academic scholarship from North Central College and I know that my perseverant study habits will secure this scholarship throughout the next four years. Even with North Central’s scholarship, there is still a large sum of tuition left that I must pay each year. I am a dedicated student who understands the value of a college education, especially a private college education. Affording college is imperative to me and scholarships are on my daily to-do list so that I have the funds needed to further my education. By furthering my education I will have more knowledge, experience, and diligence when it comes to teaching my own students one day, and scholarships help make this

As a charter member of the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Shadwell Society, I am committed to encouraging reinvestment into the University of Virginia. Founded in 2012, the Shadwell Society’s mission is “to engage alumni and friends of the University and to provide support, meaningful service, and future leadership to the Jefferson Scholars Foundation.” Members serve a five- year term and pledge $2,000 per year. I have served and continue to serve the society in many capacities. As a founding member I helped shape the early mission of the foundation, as co-chair of the membership committee I oversaw the growth of the group from 14 members to 75 members, and in the Fall of 2016 when I start my two-year term as the Society’s co-chair I will

Despite the aforesaid I was determined to brake the chains that society had placed upon me, and apply to colleges. Upon receiving my acceptance letter to Rutgers University I vowed to make the most of any opportunity that became accessible to me and I started with my undergraduate career. Last May I graduated cum laude from Rutgers University. While enrolled I lead, governed and regulated a myriad of organizations and attained numerous high titles. I

Whether it be in Political Science, Law Studies, Sport Management, or perhaps a study I haven’t yet considered. I will contribute to the student population of optimists and go-getters, and refrain from staying idle while life passes by. It is imperative to take action on set goals to avoid being left behind with the masses. As a Gator, there is a self-expectation to have a sharp motivation; to be inclined to apply oneself to any task with a sharp focus. I plan to impact this campus with the drive to change my life and improve those’ around me. If admitted to the University of

The SC Lions Foundation has developed this “How-To Manual” as a guide with suggestions and sample documents to help you create a successful Candy Days or other fundraising. or donation drive. The South Carolina Lions Foundation needs your support to help fund the programs available through SC Lions Charitable Services.

ImprovedLives Foundation is a non-profit organization that seeks to support self-sufficiency in the lives of economically disadvantaged individuals. Many families and individuals are supported by making them aware of resources that are available to them as well as providing them with vital services to improve their independence. The non-profit organization provides individuals with access to computers and help them to be able to navigate application solutions online. ImprovedLives operates in three locations at which they offer social services to their target customers. Presently, documentation of client information is manually done on paper, and there is lack of a computer network to link operations between the three office locations. This

The Greatest Needs Fund is a fund designed to help in variety of ways at Phelps County Regional Medical Center (PCRMC). The fund helps patients in need when life throws a curveball and another fund cannot help in a dire situation. It can cover needs ranging from prescription medications and transportation to medical co-pays, or in the case of 2016 assist those facing situations with nowhere to turn.

S.U.C.S.E.S. Foundation’s is a nonprofit 501c3 community based organization. Its mission is to expand opportunities in their community that enhance the quality of all life by collaborating and establishing partnerships with businesses, schools, and other entities. Their goal is to create new community leaders in hope that together the students and their parents can take on a leadership role in enhancing their very own community. Their approach to social media articulates a community building strategy. Ric Dragon, CEO of Dragon Search and author of Social Marketology describe this strategy as creating communities of like-minded customers or groups who share a passion for the category (Adweek). The organization launched its Facebook page in 2010

Strategic philanthropy is an endeavor of the company in aligning its goals and markets with social responsibility in the community. McDonald’s company has effectively participated in corporate social responsibility (Goodsearch). The company has demonstrated a continuous trend in changing the world. The area of concentration has been environmental conservation and community social services development. To achieve this, the company works in unison with suppliers and its owners or operators. According to Kotler and Lee, McDonald’s CEO Jim Cantalupo in 2003 stated that the program of McDonald on social responsibility has no basis of season endeavors, but it is a continuous process for the company. The CEO further claimed