 When Ambition Meets Good Fortune - Dreams Emerge & Their Achievement“Nearly forty years later, I can reflect on what a blessing it has been to encounter so many people who chose to help someone in need — not because they had to but because they simply could. They showed mercy or compassion, and through their action taught a lesson. Sometimes these deeds, bold in their scope and lofty in their ambition, create headlines. More often, they are performed anonymously, quietly, reaching no further than the heart they were intended to touch. In whatever form, such acts create their own legacy of hope and inspiration. They pass something on. This book is my effort to share some of the lessons that have imbued me with core values, shaped my identity, and made me want to be a better man.” Enjoy This Thought-Provoking Read with Deval Patrick, former Massachusetts Governor and author of A Reason to Believe: Lessons from an Improbable Life. “We belong to each other... owe something to each other “, remarks Deval Patrick speaking with Guy Raz. Listen to this Thought-Provoking 20-minute Interview with Deval Patrick. Give to Cultivate Independence & Stories of Achievement Education in the US, unlike other developed countries, is fraught with systemic injustice, built-in roadblocks for youth from families with limited financial resources. All Out for Change®, via organizations and students we support with College Access Funds and Supplemental Scholarship Funds, helps break through the roadblocks along the journey to achievement and upward mobility. Make it a Birthday Gift!Do you, a friend, or a family member have a birthday coming up? Start a tradition of giving on your birthday, or other special occasions, instead of receiving. College students will be heading back to school in the coming weeks and need help now more than ever. Gifts to All Out for Change® give economic mobility to less privileged youth by opening doors to college, meaningful careers with fruitful salaries, and economic independence. For your Birthday use our template below to ask your friends and family for this meaningful gift: Dear: ______________ For my __________________ (birthday, holiday, wedding etc.) I’d like to help others rather than receive gifts! All Out For Change®, a registered 501(c)(3) charity, raises awareness of less privileged high school students’ hurdles, provides funds and supports invaluable youth development programs to help overcome hurdles they face, and so, opens doors to college, meaningful careers and economic mobility, thereby changing their lives for good. To make it happen, please donate your gift to the College Access Fund. Thank you for helping our youth cultivate success and achievement on my _______________ (birthday, holiday, wedding etc.)! ___________ (your signature/name) Stay well and help make independence happen!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder AllOutForChange® People are helping economically impacted communities via stimulus checks.
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Last week we provided refurbished MacBooks to 2 DC college students,Taronne and Da-Quon, who left their shutdown campuses with computers on their last legs. Imagine being Da-Quon, an honor roll candidate, 2nd year of college and first in his family to attend, with a computer that gives out ... up that creek without a paddle, navigating way rougher waters these days. Fortunately, Da-Quon's "paddle", a MacBook, puts him back on course.
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Imagine being an American Indian college scholar, your campus served as access to technology, housing and food. How do you continue pursuing your healthcare, STEM or education degree? You might have to dropout! What do you do without a computer to stay on track ... up that creek floating helplessly downstream without a paddle?
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"Conspicuously left out of the $2 trillion stimulus package, most high school seniors and many college students are not eligible for broad financial assistance from the government to help them dig out of the pandemic's economic hole." The Washington Post, April 24, 2020
Campaign Ends May 5th, Giving Tuesday
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When you reflect on it, the virus-caused shutdowns illuminate how an unaffordable computer is like that paddle, a lifesaver for low-income students' challenging journey paddling upstream toward the American dream, out of poverty, and the low-wage working class life of so many people in our country.
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According to The Washington Post, 44% of all workers in the US have jobs that are considered low wage, with median pay of $10.22/per hour; additionally they lack benefits such as health insurance. Many students and their parents held low wage jobs and no longer have them! What a predicament ... up that creek without a paddle. You can’t just go out and buy a new or used laptop; neither you nor your family has the money, especially now if both of you lost a job.
All Out for Change® provides hope and help to low-income students like Kevin, Taronne, Da-Quon and American Indian college scholars faced with potentially tragic consequences due to campus shutdowns along with their limited financial resources (the socio-economic conundrum built into our country’s educational system).
All Out for Change® provides hope and help to low-income students like Kevin, Taronne, Da-Quon and American Indian college scholars faced with potentially tragic consequences due to campus shutdowns along with their limited financial resources (the socio-economic conundrum built into our country’s educational system).
Campaign Ends May 5th, Giving Tuesday
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Help spread the word about our students and American Indian college scholars' urgently needed computers, housing & food: share our e news; like or share our facebook page.
Help spread the word about our students and American Indian college scholars' urgently needed computers, housing & food: share our e news; like or share our facebook page.
Stay well and help make good news happen!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
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This week we provided “paddles” (refurbished MacBooks) to 2 DC college students, Taronne and Da-Quon, who left their shutdown campuses with computers on their last legs. Imagine being Da-Quon, an honor roll candidate, 2nd year of college and first in his family to attend, with a computer that gives out ... up that creek without a paddle, navigating way rougher waters these days. Fortunately, Da-Quon's "paddle" puts him back on course.
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Imagine being an American Indian college scholar, your campus served as access to technology, housing and food. How do you continue pursuing your healthcare, STEM or education degree? You might have to dropout! What do you do without a computer to stay on track ... up that creek floating helplessly downstream without a paddle?
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"Conspicuously left out of the $2 trillion stimulus package, most high school seniors and many college students are not eligible for broad financial assistance from the government to help them dig out of the pandemic's economic hole." The Washington Post, April 24, 2020
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When you reflect on it, the virus-caused shutdowns illuminate how an unaffordable computer is like that paddle, a lifesaver for low-income students' challenging journey paddling upstream toward the American dream, out of poverty, and the low-wage working class life of so many people in our country.
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According to The Washington Post, 44% of all workers in the US have jobs that are considered low wage, with median pay of $10.22/per hour; additionally they lack benefits such as health insurance. Many students and their parents held low wage jobs and no longer have them! What a predicament ... up that creek without a paddle. You can’t just go out and buy a new or used laptop; neither you nor your family has the money, especially now if both of you lost a job.
Imagine you’re an ambitious 11th grade student and fortunate participant in a non-profit’s college prep program. You need to keep up your grades since you’re reaching high, for college acceptance, a scholarship, and a degree en route to upward mobility. With no computer at hand you sit helpless ... up that creek without a paddle! Read on about the “paddle” we provided Kevin with.
Imagine you’re an ambitious 11th grade student and fortunate participant in a non-profit’s college prep program. You need to keep up your grades since you’re reaching high, for college acceptance, a scholarship, and a degree en route to upward mobility. With no computer at hand you sit helpless ... up that creek without a paddle! Read on about the “paddle” we provided Kevin with.
Kevin’s iMac - a Silver Lining Around a Massive Cloud
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For many, it’s just a photo of an everyday activity, a student at a computer, because so little is known about our “Kevins”. For me it’s a heartwarming photo. And if you read on, you’ll get the picture from a new perspective. I look at Kevin perched at his little desk at the iMac, with a smile on my face and in my heart, knowing we’ve made an enormous difference in his life. Kevin is among the fortunate few who through us and others, pulling for him, has a good chance of making it now through the school shutdown:continue his classes online and his college prep workshops, and search for colleges and scholarships. What an empowering tool, a basic necessity in the educational system today. Where would he be without it ... up that creek without a paddle, floating helplessly downstream.
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His good fortune includes not only the iMac and the college prep program, but also a mentor who is a program alum, who 10 years ago followed a vocational track, now successful in the IT field, and purchased a home for his family! That’s the upward mobility we’re talking about that “takes a village” to bring their ambition and talent to fruition.
Now do you get the picture? Kevin is among the many students struggling to stay on course with schoolwork and couldn’t without access to the technology. We hope he continues to have a roof over his head and healthful meals. His is a vastly different life from his wealthier peers who not only have access to their classes online, but also have parents receiving pitches daily for online acting classes, music lessons, tutoring, on-line read-alouds, science & technology websites. Is the photo becoming more heartwarming for you as well, knowing what a difference that little old iMac will make in his life… someone else’s trade-in gets a new life, and gives a new life. Thanks to our alchemist Mac wizard we provided 3 students and a tutor with iMacs.
All Out for Change® provides hope and help to low-income students like Kevin, Taronne, Da-Quon and American Indian college scholars faced with potentially tragic consequences due to campus shutdowns along with their limited financial resources (the socio-economic conundrum built into our country’s educational system).
Now do you get the picture? Kevin is among the many students struggling to stay on course with schoolwork and couldn’t without access to the technology. We hope he continues to have a roof over his head and healthful meals. His is a vastly different life from his wealthier peers who not only have access to their classes online, but also have parents receiving pitches daily for online acting classes, music lessons, tutoring, on-line read-alouds, science & technology websites. Is the photo becoming more heartwarming for you as well, knowing what a difference that little old iMac will make in his life… someone else’s trade-in gets a new life, and gives a new life. Thanks to our alchemist Mac wizard we provided 3 students and a tutor with iMacs.
All Out for Change® provides hope and help to low-income students like Kevin, Taronne, Da-Quon and American Indian college scholars faced with potentially tragic consequences due to campus shutdowns along with their limited financial resources (the socio-economic conundrum built into our country’s educational system).
Help spread the word about our students and American Indian college scholars' urgently needed computers, housing and food: share our e news; like or share our facebook page.
Stay well and help make good news happen!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
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For many, it’s just a photo of an everyday activity, a student at a computer, because so little is know about our “Kevins”. For me it’s a heartwarming photo. And if you read on, you’ll get the picture from a new perspective. I look at Kevin perched at his little desk at the iMac, with a smile on my face and in my heart, knowing we’ve made an enormous difference in his life.
BTW, if this was forwarded to you, please become a subscriber (we won't clutter your inbox), forward this to others. We pitch in $10 for emergency computer needs with every new subscriber and every donation ($10 minimum)
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Imagine being an ambitious high school or college student without access to a computer amidst the pandemic and unable to use a library, rec center, school, or youth development program computer due to stay at home orders!? Kevin is among the fortunate few who through us and others, pulling for him, has a good chance of making it now through the school shutdown: continue his studies, communicate online with his tutor, continue in his college prep workshop, search for colleges and scholarships. What an empowering tool, a basic necessity in the educational system today. Where would he be without it?!
His good fortune includes not only the iMac and the college prep program, but also a mentor who is a program alum, who 10 years ago followed a vocational track, now successful in the IT field, and purchased a home for his family! That’s the upward mobility we’re talking about that “takes a village” to bring that ambition and talent to fruition.
Now do you get the picture? Kevin is among the many students struggling to stay on course with schoolwork and couldn’t without access to the technology; his is a vastly different life from his wealthier peers who not only have access to their classes online, but also have parents receiving pitches for online acting classes, music lessons, tutoring, on-line read-alouds, science & technology websites… is the photo becoming more heartwarming for you as well, knowing what a difference that little old iMac will make in his life… someone else’s trade-in gets a new life, and gives a new life. Thanks to our alchemist Mac wizard we provided 3 students and a tutor with iMacs.
All Out for Change® is committed to helping students like Kevin faced with obstacles to upward mobility due to financial disadvantage (the socio-economic conundrum tragically built into our country’s educational system).
His good fortune includes not only the iMac and the college prep program, but also a mentor who is a program alum, who 10 years ago followed a vocational track, now successful in the IT field, and purchased a home for his family! That’s the upward mobility we’re talking about that “takes a village” to bring that ambition and talent to fruition.
Now do you get the picture? Kevin is among the many students struggling to stay on course with schoolwork and couldn’t without access to the technology; his is a vastly different life from his wealthier peers who not only have access to their classes online, but also have parents receiving pitches for online acting classes, music lessons, tutoring, on-line read-alouds, science & technology websites… is the photo becoming more heartwarming for you as well, knowing what a difference that little old iMac will make in his life… someone else’s trade-in gets a new life, and gives a new life. Thanks to our alchemist Mac wizard we provided 3 students and a tutor with iMacs.
All Out for Change® is committed to helping students like Kevin faced with obstacles to upward mobility due to financial disadvantage (the socio-economic conundrum tragically built into our country’s educational system).
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There wouldn't be any of these good stories without the eye-opening conundrums that All Out For Change® seeks to solve.
Watch a short TODAY SHOW segment with an aspiring opera singer
School Counselors Increasingly are Missing Link in Getting Kids to College
“I Was a Low-Income College Student. Classes Weren’t the Hard Part.” Anthony Abraham Jack, New York Times
Watch a short TODAY SHOW segment with an aspiring opera singer
School Counselors Increasingly are Missing Link in Getting Kids to College
“I Was a Low-Income College Student. Classes Weren’t the Hard Part.” Anthony Abraham Jack, New York Times
Stay well and help make good news happen!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
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We believe that youth, regardless of family wealth, deserve an opportunity to achieve. Higher education is a proven route to upward mobility and all of our youth deserve a chance to pursue their aspirations. Your contributions to the College Access Fund fulfills dreams, gives economic mobility by opening doors to college, meaningful careers with fruitful salaries and economic independence.
So Many Youth Need More Than Financial Aid to Succeed; All Out for Change® Fills That Critical Need
Immediate Priority Needs for College Prep Essentials & Success: As college and scholarship application season ramps up, we're raising College Access Funds for our Supplemental Scholarship Fund that helps with essentials like laptops, books, tuition gaps, meals, and transportation to and from college, essentials that tuition and housing scholarships don't include. The College Access Fund also covers 11 and 12th graders' professional development workshops and college prep and counseling workshops. Using laptops we donated they learn to do college and scholarship searches, prepare college applications and essays. Funds also cover transportation to and from the workshops and college application fees.
In Their Words - Senior Aspiration Statements
Your contribution fulfills dreams, gives economic mobility by opening doors to college, meaningful careers with fruitful salaries and economic independence:
Janiya
“I attend Benjamin Banneker Academic High School and when I graduate I plan on majoring in Psychology at a university that allows me to intern. My number one school is Winston Salem University in North Carolina. After college I hope to become an intern in a program that allows insight into child development and child therapy. I want to go to college to further my education so that I will be career ready. I am most excited about learning the basics and deeper meaning behind developmental and child psychology. I am a woman of my words and determination that is able to achieve my big goals.”
D’Anthony
“My goal after college is to be working for a major sports broadcasting company like ESPN or Sports Center. I want to be a sports journalist and have the opportunity to write for one of the companies.”
Traneece
“My goal after high school is to go to college and study biochemistry to become a clinical pathologist and have the opportunity to study diseases in the human body.”
Janiya
“I attend Benjamin Banneker Academic High School and when I graduate I plan on majoring in Psychology at a university that allows me to intern. My number one school is Winston Salem University in North Carolina. After college I hope to become an intern in a program that allows insight into child development and child therapy. I want to go to college to further my education so that I will be career ready. I am most excited about learning the basics and deeper meaning behind developmental and child psychology. I am a woman of my words and determination that is able to achieve my big goals.”
D’Anthony
“My goal after college is to be working for a major sports broadcasting company like ESPN or Sports Center. I want to be a sports journalist and have the opportunity to write for one of the companies.”
Traneece
“My goal after high school is to go to college and study biochemistry to become a clinical pathologist and have the opportunity to study diseases in the human body.”
Eye-Opening Student Conundrum Stories that All Out for Change® Seeks to Solve
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School Counselors Increasingly are Missing Link in Getting Kids to College
“I Was a Low-Income College Student. Classes Weren’t the Hard Part.” Anthony Abraham Jack, New York Times
So Many Urban, Rural, and American Indian Reservation Youth Need More Than Financial Aid to Succeed; All Out for Change® Fills That Critical Need
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School Counselors Increasingly are Missing Link in Getting Kids to College
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London’s Late Summer Tuition Gap Filled!
"Yes, he headed off to Emory University. We were able to cover his scholarship tuition gap through you and other supporters. I heard he’s doing well,” I replied to a contributor concerned about London’s conundrum.
End of July, with an unexpected $9,000 scholarship tuition gap at a time when funds are least available, London worried about where to find the missing funds so that he could start to pursue his dream profession, orthopedic surgeon, at Emory University.
“Thanks a million,” London said with a big smile, so grateful for the urgent, last minute financial assistance.” And many thanks to all of you who contributed to our summer 2019 College Access campaign. Read about other creatively resolved conundrums and how others' support makes a difference.
End of July, with an unexpected $9,000 scholarship tuition gap at a time when funds are least available, London worried about where to find the missing funds so that he could start to pursue his dream profession, orthopedic surgeon, at Emory University.
“Thanks a million,” London said with a big smile, so grateful for the urgent, last minute financial assistance.” And many thanks to all of you who contributed to our summer 2019 College Access campaign. Read about other creatively resolved conundrums and how others' support makes a difference.
2018 College Access Fund Donations Made a Difference for 2019 High School Grads
We help out in these small, but big ways; 12th graders submit applications for assistance with some unaffordable essentials. Below are the fortunate recipients of All Out for Change® Supplemental Scholarship Fund awards thanks to your support:
Iisis:
Iisis received $500 which has helped her purchase books for her classes and a laptop for her studies. She is attending Prince George’s County Community College, where she is studying child psychology and plans on transferring to a four year program after earning her Associate's Degree.
Gerald:
Thanks to a lot of financial aid, Gerald is attending University of Maryland College Park where he is studying journalism. He received $250 to cover the cost of his books for his fall semester.
Jade:
Jade is attending Widener University in Pennsylvania. She received $250 to help her cover the costs of her books this semester.
Ramari:
Ramari is attending Morgan State University. She received $750 that went towards her fall semester's tuition.
Iisis:
Iisis received $500 which has helped her purchase books for her classes and a laptop for her studies. She is attending Prince George’s County Community College, where she is studying child psychology and plans on transferring to a four year program after earning her Associate's Degree.
Gerald:
Thanks to a lot of financial aid, Gerald is attending University of Maryland College Park where he is studying journalism. He received $250 to cover the cost of his books for his fall semester.
Jade:
Jade is attending Widener University in Pennsylvania. She received $250 to help her cover the costs of her books this semester.
Ramari:
Ramari is attending Morgan State University. She received $750 that went towards her fall semester's tuition.
And the 8 MacBooks?
The donated MacBooks have changed things significantly for 11th and 12th grade students. Besides being used for job searches, researching colleges and financial aid, students now can sit in front of computers and follow along during the college counselor workshop when being taught how to explore schools and opportunities online, versus just sitting and listening. I’m deeply grateful to all who pitched in.
Thanks to London, too!
In our meeting it felt awkward when he asked for my card, and it read, “Dedicated to achievement for less fortunate youth,” referencing their families' limited resources and hence, limitations in this day and age toward achieving their American dream. At that moment, I realized that he and the other teens are super fortunate to be in this life-changing program. That label, "less fortunate youth,” throughout our website will disappear. It’s a challenge to come up with a phrase or word that feels right… after all we aren’t supporting youth whose families already have the funds to cover their college and basic expenses, like books, tuition, SAT prep courses, college counselors, transportation to school or to visit colleges etc. We’re probably not going to use “underserved” any longer; it’s too academic and doesn’t paint the picture. Maybe, "youth faced with financial disadvantages"? Any suggestions?
December Fundraiser Coming to Your Inbox
The fourteen 2020 grads on the path to achieving their dreams will have similar needs as the 2019 group. Watch your email in December for the opportunity to give them helpful financial support for essentials.
Thanks for the giving!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
Thanks for the giving!
MaryAnn, Chief Engagement Officer and Founder
AllOutForChange®
In reading eye-opening conundrum stories, and talking with students and program directors, we've learned there is a tremendous urgent need for Supplemental Scholarship Funds. Typically, students request support for books, tuition, laptops and school-related transportation costs.
Many families don’t have the resources, not only for college and college prep, but also for the basics their sons & daughters will need to pursue their dreams.
Many families don’t have the resources, not only for college and college prep, but also for the basics their sons & daughters will need to pursue their dreams.
“Because of you, I’m gonna have my dream."
"My daughter had a friend who was living from couch to couch and thought he could never go to college. She told him I could help, and I did. I helped him with applications and financial-aid forms; gave him some money for gas; took him on two college tours. Then I got stopped in the grocery store by two other kids who asked, "Would you get us in, too?" A kid would say, "Would you take me to see a college on Saturday?" and I'd say sure. Then another six kids would get in the car with me.
The kids started getting into college. I’d buy them $150 worth of clothes, get them a backpack full of supplies, buy their bedding for the dorm and drive them to school. I’d visit them in the beginning of the semester and get them bus tickets to come back. I helped seven students in eight years while working as an accountant, a controller and a CFO.
Then a kid named Nicholas said to me: “Because of you, I’m gonna have my dream." " *
*Excerpt from The Washington Post, Changing Channels, June 9, 2019
How Donations Have Made a Difference
"My daughter had a friend who was living from couch to couch and thought he could never go to college. She told him I could help, and I did. I helped him with applications and financial-aid forms; gave him some money for gas; took him on two college tours. Then I got stopped in the grocery store by two other kids who asked, "Would you get us in, too?" A kid would say, "Would you take me to see a college on Saturday?" and I'd say sure. Then another six kids would get in the car with me.
The kids started getting into college. I’d buy them $150 worth of clothes, get them a backpack full of supplies, buy their bedding for the dorm and drive them to school. I’d visit them in the beginning of the semester and get them bus tickets to come back. I helped seven students in eight years while working as an accountant, a controller and a CFO.
Then a kid named Nicholas said to me: “Because of you, I’m gonna have my dream." " *
*Excerpt from The Washington Post, Changing Channels, June 9, 2019
How Donations Have Made a Difference
College Access Fund donations allowed 12th graders to:
· attend college fairs, college prep workshops and professional workshops;
· visit colleges with food and transportation costs covered.
College Access Fund donations increased a senior Scholarship Fund from $1000 to $2500 for this summer’s application-based scholarship needs, such as laptops, books, tuition, and school-related transportation costs.
The donated MacBooks allowed the students to research scholarship and job opportunities, colleges and vocational schools.
2019 Winter Wish List donations provided much needed equipment (sleeping bag liners, tents, gloves, water jugs, a cooler, camping lantern and cameras) for the 6th through 12th graders in a year-round outdoor recreational program that also includes leadership development, team building, and environmental education.
Used and unused gift cards that were sent us (an assortment that included Walgreens, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, American Express) are going into an Emergency Fund for the students in college and heading off to college to fulfill needs like: school supplies, dorm furniture, bedding, bath towels, clothes for an interview, for example.
Donate Gift Cards
Used and unused gift cards can make a big difference no matter what the amount is. No need to research the amount; they will be put to good use for school supplies, dorm furniture and bedding, food emergencies, and more.
Help us give less privileged youth opportunities, support, and resources their wealthier peers benefit from to push the envelope, grow, become competitive college candidates, and achieve their potential. Through you and your support we can make a big difference in someone else’s life. And for that, I am very grateful!
Many Many Thanks,
MaryAnn Puglisi
Chief Engagement Officer
www.alloutforchange.org
Please send to others, or share on social media.
· attend college fairs, college prep workshops and professional workshops;
· visit colleges with food and transportation costs covered.
College Access Fund donations increased a senior Scholarship Fund from $1000 to $2500 for this summer’s application-based scholarship needs, such as laptops, books, tuition, and school-related transportation costs.
The donated MacBooks allowed the students to research scholarship and job opportunities, colleges and vocational schools.
2019 Winter Wish List donations provided much needed equipment (sleeping bag liners, tents, gloves, water jugs, a cooler, camping lantern and cameras) for the 6th through 12th graders in a year-round outdoor recreational program that also includes leadership development, team building, and environmental education.
Used and unused gift cards that were sent us (an assortment that included Walgreens, Walmart, Crate & Barrel, Macy’s, American Express) are going into an Emergency Fund for the students in college and heading off to college to fulfill needs like: school supplies, dorm furniture, bedding, bath towels, clothes for an interview, for example.
Donate Gift Cards
Used and unused gift cards can make a big difference no matter what the amount is. No need to research the amount; they will be put to good use for school supplies, dorm furniture and bedding, food emergencies, and more.
Help us give less privileged youth opportunities, support, and resources their wealthier peers benefit from to push the envelope, grow, become competitive college candidates, and achieve their potential. Through you and your support we can make a big difference in someone else’s life. And for that, I am very grateful!
Many Many Thanks,
MaryAnn Puglisi
Chief Engagement Officer
www.alloutforchange.org
Please send to others, or share on social media.
Through Donations We Keep Students Equipped, Warm & Engaged
I wish I could convey in writing the powerful unexpected surge of fulfillment I experienced when I met with staff to deliver the boxes of 25 gloves, 11 sleeping bag liners, and 3 cameras for the student participants on winter outdoor camping trips.
Once I returned, exploding with excitement, I shared it in a conversation with a colleague; told her of their need for 9 more sleeping bag liners. She surprised me with a check to cover several more.
Then I knew I had to find a way to cover the remaining 6. It took one phone call to someone who “got it”, asking, “how many more do you need?” I replied, “6”, and to that he said, “done, I got it!”
At that moment, I found myself inspired by their inspiration to go for the rest of the wish list somehow. Just sharing my “fulfilling day” story with a neighbor, another unexpected donation materialized, “I’m in for 200!” And, so I found myself off and running, with funds now started for tents, stoves, coolers, lanterns.
So, last week, I told the Program Director I’m hoping to provide for the rest of the student equipment needs. She appreciatively remarked, “I can’t explain to you how much this is going to help with programming. And, the computers are extremely helpful for college applications, applying for jobs, and scholarship research.”
In mid-January, before I dropped off the equipment, the Program Director shared some gratitude, “I told the Program Coordinators about all the new gear coming in and they're particularly happy about the sleeping bag liners. Thanks again so much MaryAnn! All this gear is really going to help us a ton.” It wasn’t until I arrived there the following week and experienced it first hand, did I really “get it”.
Once I returned, exploding with excitement, I shared it in a conversation with a colleague; told her of their need for 9 more sleeping bag liners. She surprised me with a check to cover several more.
Then I knew I had to find a way to cover the remaining 6. It took one phone call to someone who “got it”, asking, “how many more do you need?” I replied, “6”, and to that he said, “done, I got it!”
At that moment, I found myself inspired by their inspiration to go for the rest of the wish list somehow. Just sharing my “fulfilling day” story with a neighbor, another unexpected donation materialized, “I’m in for 200!” And, so I found myself off and running, with funds now started for tents, stoves, coolers, lanterns.
So, last week, I told the Program Director I’m hoping to provide for the rest of the student equipment needs. She appreciatively remarked, “I can’t explain to you how much this is going to help with programming. And, the computers are extremely helpful for college applications, applying for jobs, and scholarship research.”
In mid-January, before I dropped off the equipment, the Program Director shared some gratitude, “I told the Program Coordinators about all the new gear coming in and they're particularly happy about the sleeping bag liners. Thanks again so much MaryAnn! All this gear is really going to help us a ton.” It wasn’t until I arrived there the following week and experienced it first hand, did I really “get it”.
Share in the fulfillment; DONATE TO OUR COLLEGE ACCESS FUND.
Contributions give many urban, rural, and American Indian Reservation youth opportunities, support, and resources their wealthier peers benefit from to push the envelope, grow, become competitive college candidates, and achieve their potential.
Through you and your support we can make a big difference in someone else’s life. And for that, I am very grateful!
Many Many Thanks,
MaryAnn Puglisi
Chief Engagement Officer
All Out for Change.org
Through you and your support we can make a big difference in someone else’s life. And for that, I am very grateful!
Many Many Thanks,
MaryAnn Puglisi
Chief Engagement Officer
All Out for Change.org
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Read About An Inspiring Success Story!
Anthony, the aspiring opera singer and recipient of our first 2017 College Access Grant, accepted a full scholarship to Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He used the grant for applications to 7 schools and travel expenses to visit. When we met in May 2018 for a recap he shared the scholarship outcomes and his decision. With gratitude for all the support he received on his journey over the years he remarked, “It really does take a village!"
Anthony, the aspiring opera singer and recipient of our first 2017 College Access Grant, accepted a full scholarship to Oberlin Conservatory of Music. He used the grant for applications to 7 schools and travel expenses to visit. When we met in May 2018 for a recap he shared the scholarship outcomes and his decision. With gratitude for all the support he received on his journey over the years he remarked, “It really does take a village!"
Look What Contributions Accomplished!
With All donations this year we delivered:
• our College Access Fund grant to an invaluable youth development program, that allows all of us to help 12th graders with their college application fees and travel expenses to visit colleges; essentials their families can't afford.
• 47 water bottles & 20 headlamps (remember… each donation led to an All Out for Change® “Thanks for your donation gift” to a student summer camper in need of equipment for their youth development summer experience);
• 6 refurbished MacBooks to an after-school program, allowing students to research and apply for scholarships and complete college applications, to change their lives for good through higher education, professions, and a living wage.
Gratefully,
MaryAnn Puglisi
AllOutForChange.org
Share in the fulfillment; DONATE TO OUR COLLEGE ACCESS FUND.
Contributions give youth opportunities, support, and resources their wealthier peers benefit from to push the envelope, grow, become competitive college candidates, and achieve their potential.
With All donations this year we delivered:
• our College Access Fund grant to an invaluable youth development program, that allows all of us to help 12th graders with their college application fees and travel expenses to visit colleges; essentials their families can't afford.
• 47 water bottles & 20 headlamps (remember… each donation led to an All Out for Change® “Thanks for your donation gift” to a student summer camper in need of equipment for their youth development summer experience);
• 6 refurbished MacBooks to an after-school program, allowing students to research and apply for scholarships and complete college applications, to change their lives for good through higher education, professions, and a living wage.
Gratefully,
MaryAnn Puglisi
AllOutForChange.org
Share in the fulfillment; DONATE TO OUR COLLEGE ACCESS FUND.
Contributions give youth opportunities, support, and resources their wealthier peers benefit from to push the envelope, grow, become competitive college candidates, and achieve their potential.
MaryAnn Puglisi
Chief Engagement Officer, AllOutForChange.org
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