A flat tire. An eviction notice. Lack of gas money. All of these situations and more can become insurmountable hurdles for a Summit Academy OIC student struggling to make it financially. Just a little help can help keep a student on the path to graduation so they can pursue their dreams. The Student Support Fund provides financial intervention for needs such as groceries, childcare, laptops, transportation, and more. Read on to find out about the Fund and how, through it, you’re helping students succeed.
Meeting Students’ Financial Needs
For years, Summit Academy has supported students’ financial needs and employment readiness to aid student success. COVID Relief Fund monies added to this generosity by providing student stipends. Seeing the great demand for short-term financial assistance, Summit established the Student Support Fund through the Scaling Up for Greater Impact campaign to assist students facing financial need and help them stay on track to graduation.
A Little Goes a Long Way
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Wendy Wells
Scaling Up for Greater Impact
We are close to reaching our $13 million goal for the Scaling Up for Greater Impact campaign—in fact, we just surpassed the $12 million mark!
We’re excited about all the possibilities these extra funds will create for our students, their families, and our community. Your gift will help create pathways out of poverty and help students overcome barriers to success. The campaign has already made a positive impact by providing our latest training in Financial Services that will open doors to entry-level careers starting at an average hourly wage of $20. Last month, 20 students began their journey toward a career in financial services. Your gifts made this possible!
The campaign has also provided emergency funds for 94 students this year so they can complete their training and move into new, well-paying jobs with top companies. Your campaign gifts are also developing vital STEM career pathways for youth to inspire the workforce of the future.
Your generosity will help move more students into good jobs that sustain themselves and their families.
Golf Classic & Summer Party
The 21st annual Golf Classic & Summer Party is coming up next month!
This event features a friendly golf tournament for sponsors as well as sponsorship options for non-golfers. The Summer Party will include a reception, dinner, graduate stories, a live auction, and a giving opportunity. Hear how you can support life-changing career training for people looking for financial stability in the Twin Cities and beyond.
WHEN: June 24, 2024 | Golf: 10:30 a.m. | Summer Party: 5 p.m.
WHERE: Bearpath Golf & Country Club | Eden Prairie, MN
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Prepare Students for the Job Search
The next round of mock interviews for current students comes up in July. If you are employed or connected to an employer in the healthcare, IT, financial services, or construction industries, we’d love your volunteer help to prepare our students to land career-advancing jobs.
Contact Amanda Hardy at ahardy@saoic.org to get started.
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