Providence Promise’s Post

I am amazed at what a single movement can do for non profits, particularly our school. Today is Giving Tuesday and like many organizations, we secured a matching fund of $40,000 to inspire our alumni, current families and alumni parents to give today, and double their dollars. But it's become my favorite day on the giving calendar because of conversations like the one I had with Jack Dowd. Jack graduated from St. Charles in 1949, which makes him 93 years young! He wanted to give his donation over the phone...and also share that Ocala, FL is a great place to live. (*noted!) He said he was happy, healthy and has learned that a long life is about "movement." He has no email address and still uses a flip phone, walks his dog every day and sometimes rides his bike. His biggest tip: don't ever give up driving your car, it limits your freedom! He was sharp as a tack, delightful and witty. These conversations are gifts to those of us on our development team. They remind us of the very personal experience that our alums have with St. Charles, show us the importance of giving back, and are proof that we do, in fact, Build Better Men. What does a campaign like Giving Tuesday mean for St. Charles? It means we can continue developing young men in an all-boys environment, centered around faith and rigorous academics, with the goal of every young man achieving his God-given potential. It means we can accommodate our growing enrollment and the need for additional faculty, staff and classrooms. It means we can invest in emergency equipment for new buildings, refurbishment needs of our historical spaces, weekend junior and senior religious retreats, unique speakers and programs, faculty and staff professional development and more. There's still time to give today and help us "meet the match." Go to: www.scprepgive.org and direct your gift to the annual fund. Wanna help us beat last year's goal? We need 63 givers in this next hour to stay above pace from last year at this time. Alums, please message me if you prefer to give through DAF, check or a gift of stock. #buildingbettermen #todaysboystomorrowsmen. #givingtuesday

Providing Equal Access to Education for All Globally, the youth literacy rate increased from 83 percent to 91 percent over two decades, while the number of illiterate youths declined from 170 million to 115 million. Regional and gender disparities persist, however. Literacy is lowest in the least developed countries and higher among males than females   Donate Us: https://lnkd.in/gey3eAdV   #sponsorforchild, #donatefororphan, #childeducation, #ngochildeducation, #donateforeducation, #girlchildeducation, #sponsorforpoorchild, #sponsororphanage #sponsororphanchild, #charity, #educationforchild, #seruds, #kurnool https://lnkd.in/g6ZGvUev

Support a child's education Today.

There needs be a change. Soon. As a parent to a 3-year-old I am dreading sending him to school due to the impending pressure and expectations that will be put on him. When will children allowed to be children? No wonder children aren’t potty trained and can’t listen or sit. They’re made to relentlessly learn under a specific style instead. We need to look at and learn from nations that have pushed early years educational ethos back to the age of 7. Let children learn at their pace, in their style, starting with the basics for as long as they need. https://lnkd.in/eyH8ffQA

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) has announced that applications for the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center (21CCLC) grant competition are now being accepted. These funds will support creating or expanding community learning centers in order to provide high-quality academic support, enrichment and youth development programs during non-school hours for young people and their families. Applications are due by March 19,2025. Additional information and application instructions can be found at https://lnkd.in/gDmhnDDX

70 years ago today the U.S. Supreme Court struck down separate but equal schooling, ruling racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional. About a generation of students attended integrated schools, but now public schools are again mostly segregated. If the goal is to equip students with tools to adjust to life after school in more diverse workplaces, how do we find education equity? #Brownspromise is the mission of the non-profit #SouthernEducationFoundation. https://lnkd.in/e3j7rvcc

Every child deserves the chance to learn, every teacher deserves the tools to inspire. In Türkiye, challenges like limited access to early education, overcrowded classrooms, and scarce resources hold students and teachers back. But together, we can change that. In 2024, Turkish Philanthropy Funds: -Awarded thousands of scholarships to students in need  -Supported teacher professional development to enhance classrooms And we're just getting started! Imagine a child dreaming bigger with access to education. Imagine a teacher empowered with tools to create engaging learning environments. With your support, we can bring these dreams to life. Make a gift to TPF’s Education Fund and partner projects today! Together, let’s ensure every child learns, and every teacher inspires. Donate at https://lnkd.in/edHFSykb

Today is Cares Day, Cal Lutheran’s annual day of giving. I’ve never seen a place more dedicated to student success, and we could use your help. There is a direct line between donors and the programs and services which serve students. Here’s a quick story to illustrate that line.   Back when I was a student, I remember sleeping through an early morning Calculus class (probably following a late night coding session). Later that day, I got a call from my professor wondering where I was and what she could do to make sure I made it to the next class (shout out to Dr. Klassen). That kind of support matters, and it just doesn’t happen at many schools; especially big ones. That is part of why Cal Lutheran outperforms other schools in both graduation rates and the time it takes to graduate.   Take that experience with my Calculus professor, and extend it to financial aid, clubs, athletics, performing arts, DREAMERS, education abroad, student employment, ministry, adult degree programs, disability support services, and more. Across the board, faculty and staff at CLU know our students, and that creates a vested interest in their success.   Cares Day is an opportunity for donors to help support those efforts. We do not have access to many sources of funding available to public schools, so this is an important day. Check out the link below to learn more. Thank you for your support!   #CalLutheranCares   https://lnkd.in/guFJ_bm2

Here’s what high school juniors and seniors should consider as they begin preparing for college.

Did you know that applying for the largest scholarship out there is not the easiest or smartest way to get aid for school? Large corporations offering scholarships are flooded with individuals seeking scholarships that shell out big money, while many smaller, more local scholarships are often overlooked. If you start early and spend time researching places in your own backyard, like your local community foundations, you can often find scholarships available that will help begin closing the gaps. https://lnkd.in/grvPPDtX