What a Difference Our Students’ Supporters Make

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.

I wrote back, “Those are definitely two things you couldn't be doing spending 30 hours weekly working at Chipotle to cover your tuition gap. The Resident Assistant position will provide for housing and meals. So you won't be commuting from your parents’ home next school year. And getting a paid summer internship through the Economic Club will be a valuable experience, provide income and networking opportunities. Your Tuition Gap Opportunity Award is really making a difference!”​

He replied, “Literally, making my life so much better since I left working 30 hours a week! 

Student Mid-Term Expense Reports Are Coming In

The pre-paid cards’ value, $600, is going toward meals/groceries; school & dorm supplies; textbooks; travel, commuting/transportation; and medicine, personal hygiene, laundry.

Inspiring, Eye-Opening & Informative Videos

Our event videographer has captured the essence of AOFC’s DC International Charter School grads’ Supplemental Scholarship support in a 1 minute video, How Does All Out for Change® Make a Difference.

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.

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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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