Bea and Lau Christensen Establish Named Fund to Support Students
"We are very excited about Stand by YOU. It is all said in that one title. What more could an individual or our community do, than stand by our youth and let them feel that we are there standing beside them in their desire to better themselves by education. Please stand by them close, just like we are doing." -Bea & Lau Christensen.
Looking to Make a Lasting Change, Recent Grad Establishes Scholarship
“Many of us spent late May and June, 2020 watching as this country grappled with police violence and continuing racism. Wondering how we can help change things for the better. Maybe we joined in demonstrations, educated ourselves on black history and racism or supported the efforts of anti-racism groups. Maybe we persevered with the work we were already doing with more urgency than before. Maybe we constructively talked about race with friends and coworkers for the first time, ever.” Meg and Tyler wanted to make a lasting change to move towards equality and representation in the community. In that [...]
Tour De Madison College Fundraiser for Madison College students raises over $15,000
Kevin Foley, an Administrative Manager at Madison College embarked on a fundraising adventure to help Madison College students during this time of need. “I have had time to reflect in the past 4 weeks about how fortunate we all are to work at such a great place like Madison College, where we all still have jobs and we are still able to be paid to do what we love. Many of the students that we serve do not have this same privilege,” says Foley. On May 15, 2020 (Madison College’s original graduation date), Kevin rode his bicycle between all [...]
Paying it Forward: Dr. Yone Amuka Invests in Scholars of Promise
I firmly believe that-no matter the field in question- there is no shortage of talent, only opportunity. When I donate to the Scholars of Promise program, I think of it as planting seeds. Given our current socioeconomic trends, there are young minds all throughout our community with potential that would otherwise lie dormant. These are future employees, entrepreneurs, teachers, police officers; lost to us forever because we never activated them. With the Scholars of Promise Program any young mind with the initiative to learn is given the opportunity to do just that; no longer standing on the outside [...]
Sisters Thrive in Promise Program
Twin sisters Daryana and Dayana Blanco spend a lot of time in the Scholars of Promise office and study lounge on the first floor at the Truax main building. Words of encouragement and inspiration decorate the walls. There are computers and a space for relaxing or chatting with friends. “It is a good place to study. I come here when I need to focus,” said Dayana. Her sister works in the office as a student helper. In that role, Daryana makes phone calls, assembles newsletters and flyers and performs data tracking. She describes the space as “homey.” The [...]
Honoring a Beloved Friend: The Eagles Establish a Nursing Scholarship
The women from the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Auxiliary #623, glow as they share about the impact that Kathy G had on the community, on her friends, and for the Eagles. Kathy, was a one-of-a-kind woman who lived to help others and exuded joy in everything she did. When she passed away they came together to honor her into perpetuity. It took a year of grassroots fundraising to raise the $20,000 needed to establish the Kathy G Nursing Scholarship Fund, but it was a labor of love! This scholarship will create a significant impact for nursing [...]