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Every year, more than 3 Million young people drop out of college due to an expense of $500 or less which they cannot cover. At Orangewood Foundation, we believe that every young adult should be able to go as far as they can dream, no matter where they’ve come from. This year, Board Member Sona S. and her company My Private Professor have spearheaded an effort to create a match on Giving Tuesday to support our Lifelong Learners fund. This fund supports students who are still in foster care with school related expenses like science camps and athletic uniforms; students in community or four year degree programs, certificate or trade schools, and young adults pursuing their advanced degrees. We support the whole student, because we know that - to stay the course- students need more than just tuition and books covered. The matching pool is currently $25,000! Today, your support will go twice as far in supporting youth pursuing their dreams through education. Support Orangewood Foundation this giving Tuesday by: 1.     Donating: Your contribution, big or small, will be matched dollar-for-dollar, doubling its impact. 2.     Spreading the Word: Share about Orangewood Foundation with your network to inspire others to give and encourage them to join in and take advance of this matching opportunity. If you are able to give, you can do so at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gu-FJuVj

Nelson Mandela once said, 'Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.' This Mandela Day, let's harness that power to make a difference in the lives of young children. This Thursday, July 18th, we celebrate Mandela Day by dedicating 67 minutes of our time to something impactful. This year, let's focus our efforts on Early Childhood Development (ECD) and contribute to shaping the future of our youngest generation. Why Early Childhood Development? Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning, behaviour, and health. By supporting ECD initiatives, we are investing in the future of our communities and the well-being of society as a whole. Ideas for Your 67 Minutes: 💡Donate Educational Supplies: Gather books, puzzles, and learning materials for local ECD centres. 💡Create care kits with essentials like toothbrushes, toothpaste, and healthy snacks for children in need. 💡Organise a Community Drive: Host a blanket or food drive to support families and children in your community. 💡Collect toys and games that promote learning and development. 💡Volunteer Your Time: Spend your 67 minutes reading to children at a local ECD centre. 💡Assist with activities or play sessions, helping to create a nurturing environment. 💡Raise Awareness: Use your social media platforms to share information about the importance of ECD. 💡Encourage your network to participate in Mandela Day by focusing on early childhood initiatives. 💡Support the Indaba Foundation: Donate to the Indaba Foundation to support our CoRE (Community Rooted Early Learning) program. 💡 Share our mission with your friends and family, encouraging them to contribute as well. Links for Donations and More Information: Donate to the Indaba Foundation: https://lnkd.in/dSXvpim Learn More About the CoRE Program: https://lnkd.in/dVKbCN3 Nelson Mandela's legacy teaches us the value of giving back and making a difference. In this spirit, we channel our efforts into supporting early childhood development and creating a brighter future for our children and society! #MandelaDay #67Minutes #EarlyChildhoodDevelopment #CommunityImpact #IndabaFoundation #EducationForAll

📚💡 Your $300 donation is a beacon of hope for adult learners in our community, illuminating their path to literacy and empowerment! Here's how your generosity transforms lives: 📖 A Year of Adult Literacy for Four Classes: Your contribution ensures that four groups of adult learners have access to essential literacy instruction for an entire year. From mastering reading and writing to developing crucial life skills, your support paves the way for their success. 🌟 Empowering Adult Learners: With your help, adults gain the confidence and skills they need to navigate everyday tasks, pursue further education, and achieve their personal and professional goals. 🤝 Building a Stronger Loudoun County: Literacy is the cornerstone of community well-being. By investing in adult education, you're fostering stronger, more resilient communities where individuals can thrive and contribute meaningfully. 🎓 Unlocking Opportunities: Literacy opens doors to new opportunities and pathways to success. Your donation provides adults with the tools they need to seize these opportunities, break the cycle of poverty, and build brighter futures for themselves and their families. 🙏 Thank you for your commitment to adult literacy and for being a catalyst for positive change in our community! Together, we're transforming lives and building a more inclusive and equitable society. 🌟 #GiveChoose #LoudounLiteracy #AdultLiteracy #EducationForAll #CommunityImpact https://loom.ly/f4oG_e0

Discover why early childhood development is crucial: - Enhances Brain Growth - Prepares for Learning - Boosts Social and Emotional Growth - Promotes Physical Health - Improves Language and Communication Explore our Early Head Start program for more insights: https://lnkd.in/enbUE4pk #education #change #support #USA #earlyheadstart #covid19 #charity #foundation #awareness #childhoodgrowth #childsupport

📚 Recent data from the California Assessment of Student Performance reveals a concerning decrease in Kern County's literacy levels. Early childhood literacy is foundational for academic success. Let's celebrate organizations like United Way of Central Eastern California for working tirelessly to intervene and uplift literacy rates. Together, we can empower the next generation through the gift of reading. 📖 #LiteracyMatters #EducationForAll

Supplies4Students Needs Your Help! As we prepare for another school year, many families in Oxford County are facing tough financial decisions. The cost of school supplies can create an overwhelming burden, especially for those already struggling to make ends meet. That’s where Supplies4Students steps in. This essential program provides much-needed assistance to families, ensuring that every child has the tools they need to succeed in school. From backpacks and notebooks to calculators and pens, Supplies4Students helps alleviate the financial stress that can hold children back from reaching their full potential. Your donation to Supplies4Students no matter how large or small, can make a direct impact on a child’s education. By supporting this program, you’re not just providing school supplies—you’re empowering students to learn, grow, and thrive academically. Last year we supported 1,316 students across Oxford County from 647 families. With our community's increasing demand for support, United Way Oxford is projecting that 1500 local students will need support, which means together, we need to raise $75,000 this summer! Let’s come together as a community to ensure that every child in Oxford County starts the school year with confidence and readiness to learn. Your contribution, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Together, we can equip our children for success and build a brighter future for our community. Invest in children today, to create a brighter future tomorrow. Donate Here: https://lnkd.in/gXr-nRFb #LocalLove #Supplies4Students #United #SchoolSupplies #BacktoSchool

🎉 2023 Unwrapped: it's time for SHC's Year-in-Review! Check it out ➡️ https://bit.ly/3NsAn9z ⬅️ Looking back, SHC’s motto for 2023 might be best summed up as “we'll find a way.” Despite growing need and numerous other challenges, we advanced policy and practice to help children and youth overcome homelessness through education, from prenatal through postsecondary. In this year-in-review, you'll find a summary of the major issues we tackled in 2023, the progress we made, highlights around each of our program areas, and popular SHC resources in 2023. We hope you'll be reminded of what we all accomplished — together. We know that education changes lives, and it's through education that our children and youth will overcome #homelessness. We look forward to continuing our collective work in 2024. 💥 We also invite you to join us in building on this year’s accomplishments through a donation to SchoolHouse Connection. From December 1-December 31st, 100% of donations will support our YLS scholars, and will be matched by an anonymous donor, up to $5,000. ➡️ https://bit.ly/3tk7ZQb

Tandem (Tandem, Partners in Early Learning, a fantastic organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area) works to give kids a great start to learning, focusing on children ages 0-5 (the sooner you can start learning, the better your life’s outcomes). Apparently, MacKenzie Scott endorses Tandem’s approach and execution: Scott’s philanthropic organization just granted $2 million to Tandem, a whopping grant. If you believe in children, if you believe in education, I encourage you to support Tandem with your money, or your time, or your re-posting of Savitha’s announcement below. Or, find an organization near you that focuses on children and figure out how to support them. Even one hour a year is helpful. Seriously. Go try it. (Way to go, Tandem!)

Discover the importance of early childhood development: - Enhances Brain Growth - Prepares for Learning - Boosts Social and Emotional Growth - Promotes Physical Health - Improves Language and Communication Learn more about our Early Head Start program for detailed insights: https://lnkd.in/enbUE4pk #education #change #support #USA #earlyheadstart #covid19 #charity #foundation #awareness #childhoodgrowth #childsupport

Discover the importance of early childhood development: - Enhances Brain Growth - Prepares for Learning - Boosts Social and Emotional Growth - Promotes Physical Health - Improves Language and Communication Learn more about our Early Head Start program for detailed insights: https://lnkd.in/enbUE4pk #education #change #support #USA #earlyheadstart #covid19 #charity #foundation #awareness #childhoodgrowth #childsupport