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The 1st Year of Tuition Gap Opportunity Awards has Invaluable Impact Donors Reduce Financial Worries - So Much Gratitude to Share From Students “A lot of people think if you give a kid a scholarship, now the kid’s set… they’ve got everything they need. Nothing could be further from the truth.” Chris Metzler, director of student services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Every semester our select group of college scholarship students will face college and living expenses they and their families can’t afford. Through your support we can provide spring semester Supplemental Scholarship awards to our DC International Charter School (DCI) grads, to keep them in college and reduce debt. 2:1 Match to $20,000 Our Goal, $40,000, with the Match, provides for spring semester supplemental expenses & tuition gaps 100% of your gift is for student needs. ISABELLA: Isabella attends UCLA and studying Life Sciences and Marine Biology. Donations have alleviated Isabella of the financial stresses caused by her tuition gap; keeping her enrolled and minimizing her debt, and improving her academic performance…which is the case for all of these award recipients.
Investment in our Ambitious Goal-Oriented Scholars' Present, Ensures Their Future Success. Our select group of grads from DCI have achieved completion of a rigorous, bi-lingual college prep International Baccalaureate program for all, and received college scholarships and partial financial aid packages; however they don’t have the funds to cover the shortfall and other college related expenses. Donations assist them with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college. 2:1 Match to $20,000 Our Goal, $40,000, with the Match, provides for spring semester supplemental expenses & tuition gaps 100% of your gift is for student needs. Inspiring, Eye-Opening & Informative Videos
James W. Cocco, CPA, LLC · Dupont Building Services, Providing full-service building maintenance support · Infinity Design Solutions LLC, A DC-based full-service general contracting company with expertise in historic buildings · The Donohoe Companies, Inc., Development, Construction, Commercial Real Estate, Residential Management, Hospitality Management, and Facilities Management · Matthews Carter & Boyce Team, CPAs & Advisors Become a Funding Partner to add your company name here. Help get the word out. $18,861.14 Still Needed to Reach our Goal Donors Reduce Financial Worries - So Much Gratitude to Share From Students “A lot of people think if you give a kid a scholarship, now the kid’s set … they’ve got everything they need. Nothing could be further from the truth.” Chris Metzler, director of student services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Every semester our select group of college scholarship students will face college and living expenses they and their families can’t afford. Through your support we can provide spring semester Supplemental Scholarship awards to our DC International Charter School (DCI) grads, to keep them in college and reduce debt. 1:1 Match to $20,000 Our Goal, $40,000, with the Match, provides for spring semester supplemental expenses & tuition gaps 100% of your gift is for student needs.
Investment in our Ambitious Goal-Oriented Scholars' Present, Ensures Their Future Success. Our select group of grads from DCI have achieved completion of a rigorous, bi-lingual college prep International Baccalaureate program for all, and received college scholarships and partial financial aid packages; however they don’t have the funds to cover the shortfall and other college related expenses. Donations assist them with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college. 1:1 Match to $20,000 Our Goal, $40,000, with the Match, provides for spring semester supplemental expenses & tuition gaps 100% of your gift is for student needs. Inspiring, Eye-Opening & Informative Videos
Help get the word out. The 1st Year of Tuition Gap Opportunity Awards, Fall 2023 Spring 2024 Semesters Has Invaluable Impact “Thank you for investing in my future and allowing me to pursue my dreams.” Melissa, DCI 2024 Grad ISABELLA: Isabella attends UCLA and studying Life Sciences and Marine Biology. Donations have alleviated Isabella of the financial stresses caused by her tuition gap; keeping her enrolled and minimizing her debt and stress, and improving her academic performance…which is the case for all of these award recipients.
And Thanks from the All Out For Change Team Making our student gratitude and achievement possible are individual donors (Student Debt Busters), and organizations (Onward & Upward Funding partners), who have pitched in each year for the last 3 years: Dupont Circle Pharmacy; The Lido Civic Club; James W. Cocco, CPA; Dupont Building Services & Epic Consolidated Services; Infinity Design Solutions; The Donohoe Companies, Inc. Investment in our ambitious goal-oriented scholars’ present ensures their future success. Wait till you hear what Anthony, our opera grad, has been up to, and where Luz and Damaris are going after getting their degrees in 2025. Our select group of grads from DCI have achieved completion of a rigorous, bi-lingual college prep International Baccalaureate program for all, and received college scholarships and partial financial aid packages; however they don’t have the funds to cover the shortfall and other college related expenses. Donations assist them with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college. Become a Student Debt Buster Inspiring, Eye-Opening & Informative Videos
Keep student scholars on track by donating to the All Out for Change® Supplemental Scholarship Fund that covers DC International Charter School (DCI) grads’ college-related financial conundrums with 3 types of Supplemental Scholarship awards: laptops; Tuition Gap Opportunity Awards; and Amex business gift cards with spending guidelines and expense reporting requirements. Every semester our select group of college scholarship students who graduate from DC International Charter School will face college and living expenses they and their families can’t afford Together, through all who pitch in, we make a difference for them by covering expenses their wealthier peers’ families can easily afford: a laptop; and a Supplemental Scholarship Amex business gift card each semester, for textbooks, commuting, travel, meals, tuition gaps, dorm & school supplies and more. “A lot of people think if you give a kid a scholarship, now the kid’s set… they’ve got everything they need. Nothing could be further from the truth.” Chris Metzler, director of student services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Heading to college with only partial scholarships and financial aid packages sets students up for ScholarshipWreck… lots of debt upon receiving a degree, or dropping out with debt. Tuition Gap Opportunity Awards Prevent ScholarshipWreck & Open Doors Toward Goals
1:1 Match through May 29th, up to $20,000 $60,000 needed for laptops & fall semester awards Become a Student Debt Buster Donations assist college scholarship recipients with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college.
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You’ll find illuminating content on our private YouTube page, featuring speakers from our 2022 & 2023 Celebration of Achievements. 1:1 Match through May 29th, up to $20,000 $60,000 needed for laptops & fall semester awards Become a Student Debt Buster Help get the word out. As we come to a close on my final semester at the University of Maryland, we will culminate the experience with the Studio's Spring opera which is Daniel Catán’s opera “Florencia en el Amazonas”! It would of course mean a lot to me if you make yourself available to join for this immersive and magical experience. You may find information about the opera as well as purchasing tickets here.  Anthony D. Anderson, Our Supplemental Scholarship Awardee Since 2017, Keeps Soaring Higher Since 2017, Anthony has received support from AOFC that kept him in school and minimized his debt: funds to apply to undergraduate and graduate schools and travel to audition; an ipad, a vital component for his success; a replacement laptop; supplemental scholarship funds for essentials like transportation to campus, meals, groceries, books, etc; housing assistance during his 2 years of grad school at UMD’s Opera Studio. In addition to receiving 2 full-ride undergrad music conservatory scholarship offers, and a scholarship to University of Maryland’s graduate Opera Studio, Anthony’s making strides toward an opera career: his bachelor’s degree, and soon, his graduate degree, and seeking professional opportunities. He has accumulated a wealth of experience and accomplishments thanks to his talent, hard work, commitment to his goals, and the support our donors have provided. Watch news coverage and videos of his performances. We hope all recipients of All Out For Change® awards excel and share in the same good fortune on their journeys as Anthony has. Donations assist college scholarship recipients with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college. Our fall semester test with Tuition Gap Opportunity Awards, like that provided to Franklin, are proving to be invaluable support. He’ll receive tuition gap assistance as needed throughout college thanks to a generous, understanding supporter. Excited to share good news, Franklin texted: “I got RA! And I’m in the process of applying for internships through the Economic Club." Franklin, 2022 DCI grad, at Catholic University.
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You’ll find illuminating content on our private YouTube page, featuring speakers from our 2023 Celebration of Achievements, as well as 2022. Tune in if you missed the events, or would like to revisit them: 3) Eryka Jennings, All Out For Change® board member and Committee Chair for Student Success Resources, convenes the 2023 Celebration of Achievements. 4) Cody Long, recipient of the 2023 Angelo and Melvena Puglisi award for excellence in education, accepts his award and shares remarks about his work as a founding faculty member at DC International School, and about the urgency of the work he has done with All Out For Change. MaryAnn Puglisi, All Out For Change founder and chief engagement officer, gives introductory remarks and presents the award. 5) Anthony D. Anderson, All Out For Change's first awardee and supplemental scholarship recipient since 2017, pursuing an opera career, speaks to his educational journey and performs 6) Richard Antoine White is the principal tubist of the New Mexico Philharmonic and associate professor of tuba and euphonium at New Mexico University, as well as the author of the bestselling memoir "I'm Possible - A Story of Survival, a Tuba, and the Small Miracle of a Big Dream." He was featured as keynote speaker at the 2023 Celebration of Achievements. Purchase his and other page-turning reads. Donations assist college scholarship recipients with essentials like laptops, textbooks, local transportation & travel, dorm & school supplies, tuition gaps, food, housing, and more to reduce crippling debt & keep them in college.Help get the word out. “A lot of people think if you give a kid a scholarship, now the kid’s set… they’ve got everything they need. Nothing could be further from the truth.” Chris Metzler, director of student services at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology Every semester our select group of college scholarship students will face college and living expenses they and their families can’t afford. Through your support we can provide 48 spring semester Supplemental Scholarship awards to our DC International Charter School grads, to keep them in college and reduce debt. For Luz, our Supplemental Scholarship AMEX Card Opens Doors for Professional Development & Opportunities
"I’m gearing up to start my next co-op (experiential learning program) as a diver at the New England Aquarium... Here in New England, fisheries is a such a prolific industry ... I actually went diving a couple weeks ago with someone who is a professional diver in NY for an oyster restoration organization, which sounds like a cool job. Seems promising that there are opportunities to continue working on fisheries and oysters after I leave Boston.” Luz, 2021 DCI grad, junior at Northeastern University, studying environmental science & ecology. 1:1 Match to $20,000 Our Goal, $40,000, with the Match, provides for spring semester supplemental expenses & tuition gaps 100% of your gift is for student needs. What Damaris Has To Say About Her Supplemental Scholarship Award Card
Imagine If We Hadn’t Pitched In . . . What A Difference A Donation Makes! JaQuari's Emergency Tuition Gap Paid - Honor Roll Made
Had All Out for Change® not provided the “last amount of funds” that outcome, honor roll, would have been impossible; he couldn’t have registered and enrolled in spring semester classes. Thanks to a generous donor, we handed him an opportunity and he ran with it! Franklin - "I'm going to clock into my last shift at Chipotle... I'm so excited!"
When I called Franklin to share the news, he was stunned and bursting with gratitude. When asked how he would benefit from the award, Franklin wrote back, "I will focus my time into my studies and work towards my career goals, the Peace Corps and Foreign Service...Thanks for all your help. God knows I would not be where I am without your constant support. All Out for Change has been a Godsend in many ways." In his mid-September follow-up, he wrote, “I’m a part of 3 executive boards for clubs: cultural affairs director for the International Affairs Association; communications director for the Asian Association; and secretary for the Arabic club...So many things that I wouldn’t have been able to do while working at Chipotle." "I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude to the donors for their generous contributions.
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Had All Out for Change® not provided the “last amount of funds” that outcome, honor roll, would have been impossible; he couldn’t have registered and enrolled in spring semester classes. Thanks to a generous donor, we handed him an opportunity and he ran with it! Tuition Gap Conundrums For Financial Aid Recipients Have A Potentially Tragic Outcome, Closing Doors On Achieving Their Degrees And Professional Goals 1:1 Match - You & Your Donations Make A Difference In Our Student Scholars' Lives Franklin - "I'm going to clock into my last shift at Chipotle... I'm so excited!"
"I am excited to be able to do this for a student. Thank you for this opportunity." When I called Franklin to share the news, he was stunned and bursting with gratitude; his prayers had been answered. When asked in an email how he would benefit from the award, Franklin replied back, "I will focus my time into my studies and work towards my career goals, the Peace Corps and Foreign Service...Thanks for all your help. God knows I would not be where I am without your constant support. All Out for Change has been a Godsend in many ways." In his mid-September follow-up, he wrote, “I’m a part of 3 executive boards for clubs: cultural affairs director for the International Affairs Association; communications director for the Asian Association; and secretary for the Arabic club….I’ve found an interesting internship that I will apply to (hopefully they pay, if not I’ll have to move on)...So many things that I wouldn’t have been able to do while working at Chipotle." 2 Other Fall Semester Tuition Gap Conundrums Came Out Of The Woodwork
What Damaris Has To Say About Her Supplemental Scholarship Award Card
Spring & Summer Donations Made Possible The Following Supplemental Scholarship Awards For Fall Semester:
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“Hey MaryAnn! This is JaQuari and I just wanted to thank you again for providing me with the last amount of funds for the spring semester! I was able to get honor roll after having a shaky first semester!” Summer 2023, a DC International Charter School (DCI) grad attending George Mason University. The “thank you” I received and honor roll were made possible by JaQuari's neighbor, DCI, and a donation to AOFC. Had All Out for Change® not provided the “last amount of funds” that outcome, honor roll, would have been impossible; he couldn’t have registered and enrolled in spring semester classes. We handed him an opportunity, and he ran with it! When I called to congratulate JaQuari, he expressed how “blessed" and grateful he felt. You & Your Donations Make A Difference In Our Student Scholars' Lives Tuition gap conundrums for financial aid recipients have a potentially tragic outcome, closing doors on achieving their degrees and professional goals. An AOFC award recipient responds to our survey: Has there been a time when a tuition gap could have prevented your continued enrollment in your college and university? If so, please explain. “One time my mom and I were late for my course fees and they threatened to drop my classes… they placed my account on hold again. Once I paid the tuition they asked for and they took me off of hold, the classes I needed to take for my major (Marine Biology) requirement were already taken and they are not offered every quarter, meaning I have to wait for my sophomore year to take them. It was a very humiliating time, because the reason I could not keep up with my classmates, was not because of my academics however because of money...Funds going towards my tuition would be extremely helpful...I am so grateful to have heard of this wonderful organization and want to thank you guys so much for the help and support.” Thank You To Those Who Pitch In… Next Week Students Receive Laptops & Supplemental Scholarship Funds For Books, Meals, Travel & More
Introducing Onward & Upward Corporate Sponsors Going All Out for Change®, propelling students toward success with less financial stress and less debt.
James W. Cocco, CPA, LLC · Epic Consolidated Services LLC, Residential concierge, cleaning, and building support services · Infinity Design Solutions LLC, A DC-based full-service general contracting company with expertise in historic buildings · Sandy Spring Bank · Eagle Bank · Georgetown Auto Service, Quality, personalized service on European, Asian, Domestic, vehicles Become a Funding Partner to add your company name here. BBQ, Live Music, Fun & Games, Performances, Special Guest Speaker, Celebrating DC International School Grads  IF YOU'VE ALREADY DONATED, THANK YOU! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU AT THERE - Directions Support Our Scholars & Receive an Open Invitation June 11 Invite Family, Friends, Colleagues Every semester many students on partial scholarships and financial aid packages face college and living expenses they and their families can’t afford. Through your support, our 2023 Celebration of Achievements fundraising campaign allows us to purchase laptops and provide fall & spring semester Supplemental Scholarship awards. Learn more Watch & Share Our 1-minute Video
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Introducing Onward & Upward Corporate Sponsors Going All Out for Change®,
propelling students toward success with less financial stress and less debt
propelling students toward success with less financial stress and less debt
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James W. Cocco, CPA, LLC · Dupont Building Services, Providing full-service building maintenance support · Infinity Design Solutions LLC, A DC-based full-service general contracting company with expertise in historic buildings
Become a Funding Partner to add your company name here.
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Giving everyone with a desire to help our ambitious, financially disadvantaged, student scholars achieve degrees, professions & upward mobility, a place to act on that desire. 1431 21st St. NW · Suite 302 | Washington, DC 20036 | 202-857-8384 All Out for Change® is a registered 501(c)(3) charity: donations are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law. |