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ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROJECT

The Adopt-a-Student Project provides students with furniture and school materials before they begin their first semester in college. By adopting a student, you reward and encourage a formerly homeless teen to continue his or her journey to become independent and attain a college degree.

You can adopt a student by providing: 

IN-KIND DONATION

  • School Supplies: printing paper, notebooks, pens, pencils, calculators, laptop bag or back pack for adult 
  • Bedroom: bed, mattress and box spring, dresser, end table, lamp, blanket, pillow, pillow case, or alarm clock
  • Living Room: sofa, coffee and end tables, two table lamps, or curtains  
  • Kitchen: table and chairs, microwave, eating ware,  drinking glasses,ironing board and iron, or broom and mop 
  • Study Area: desk, chair, or bookcase 
  • Bathroom: shower curtains, rugs, trash can, or soap dispenser

MONETARY DONATION

  • $50 will purchase school supplies for first semester in college 
  • $100 will purchase food for first month in apartment 
  • $500 will provide a textbook scholarship
  • $1000 will pay first month rent and utilities 
  • $5,000 will provide tuition scholarship for one semester 
  • $10,000 will cover one staff member salary for four months 


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