BlackFridayGiving: Urban Prep Academies
August 13, 2010
Urban Prep Academies is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates a network of all-boys public schools including the country’s first charter high school for boys. Urban Prep’s mission is to provide a high-quality and comprehensive college-preparatory educational experience to young men that results in our graduates succeeding in college. The schools are a direct response to the urgent need to reverse abysmal graduation and college completion rates among boys in urban centers.
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FraserNet Commits $350 Million To Help Black Students Build Their Personal Network
August 6, 2010
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Terry J. Vaughn at TAKE WINGS FOUNDATION’s seventh annual Angel Awards Benefit | August 21, 2010 | San Francisco
August 6, 2010
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National Urban League (NUL) Centennial Conference 2010 – Watch LIVE Online
July 28, 2010
Webcasts will begin on Wednesday, July 28th at 8am.
Be a Part of our Centennial Celebration in Washington, DC, July 28-31!
This historic summer in Washington, DC, our Centennial Conference will bring together an extraordinary group of the nation’s leading business, community, and political figures. We are excited to celebrate this monumental milestone with you – 100 years of empowering communities and changing lives. Empowerment Time: Past, Present & Future is this year’s conference theme and it signifies the progress and promise of the National Urban League movement.
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Entertainment mogul Tyler Perry Among Those to be Honored at Covenant House Annual Awards June 24
June 15, 2009
Atlanta – In Atlanta, 1 in 4 of the city’s youth ages 16-21 lives in poverty. Each year over 18,000 people, (mainly women, teens and young children) are trafficked into the United States for the purpose of sexual exploitation or forced labor.
On June 24, 2009 Covenant House Georgia will host its second Awards Luncheon, honoring distinguished individuals and organizations who are dedicated to the quality of life of the homeless youth in Atlanta at The Loudermilk Center in Downtown Atlanta from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm. These honorees provide hope, promise and opportunities for today’s youth. They represent unconditional love, respect, service, advocacy, and family in the community. They are the Voice for the Homeless.
This year we are presenting The Youth Photography Project with “The Voice of Homelessness” award, Ms. Patrice Coleman with “The Volunteer of the Year” award and entertainment mogul Mr. Tyler Perry with “The Philanthropist of the Year”.
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BlackFridayGiving.org: MeetTheNeedAtlanta.org
April 23, 2009
Meet The Need is based in Hoschton, Ga. Has 6 ministry homes that can house 40 men. Offers an alternative to 12-step programs. Five of the homes are located in Gwinnett County and one in Barrow County. Christain organization, makes no apologies that number one goal is to make sure each man that walks through their doors learns how to facilitate their relationship with the Lord. Program is called “One-Step with Jesus”. Teaches men how to overcome their addictions not how to manage them. Teaches sin mortification, not sin management.
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Ford Announces $100K HBCU Scholarship Program
March 5, 2009
Ford Announces The Entry Extension Of The 2009 Hbcu Business Classic $100,000 Scholarship Program
Business Plan Submissions Will Be Accepted Until March 11
Continuing its long-standing tradition of promoting education and the entrepreneurial spirit, Ford announced today the extension of the its 2009 HBCU Business Classic. The annual business plan competition is open to students who attend Historically Black Colleges and Universities and offers $100,000 in scholarship prizes. The new deadline for student submissions is Wednesday, March 11, 2009.
To enter the competition, students, individuals or teams of two to five, along with a faculty advisor, must submit a 10-page business plan via the Ford HBCU Business Classic Website at www.fordhbcu.com. The plans must include several key elements, including type of business; product or service; pricing considerations; target market and competition and general operations.
On April 17, 2009, five finalists will be flown to Atlanta to present their plans to the Ford team and celebrity judges. The team who wins the Grand Prize will receive $35,000 in personal scholarship funds and $15,000 for their HBCU, courtesy of Ford. The first runner-up team will receive $20,000 in scholarship funds and $10,000 for their school; the second-place team will receive $15,000 in scholarship funds and $5,000 for their school.
WHO: Undergraduate and graduate students currently enrolled full or part time at a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) may apply. Students can visit www.fordhbcu.com to submit their plans or for additional contest information.
WHEN: Ford 2009 HBCU Business Classic Submission Deadline
March 11, 2009 www.fordhbcu.com
Commitment to Education
For more than 40 years, Ford Motor Company has been a major supporter of the hopes and dreams of HBCU students. In the last six years alone, Ford has donated over $10 million to Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
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New Web Site MostSpirited.com Judges Most Spirit – Raising Grant Money for College Students
March 4, 2009
A new interactive Web site aims to use the Internet to engage college communities in friendly competition while raising money for one-time student grants.
School spirit is measured by the number of users from a given school who become affiliated with MostSpirited.com. School spirit percentages are calculated from enrollment statistics provided by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).
Much media attention has focused on the current economic situation and students’ reduced ability to access loans for college. This comes on the heels of rising tuition costs in recent years.
“So many people love their college or university. School rivalries bring people together — and why not come together and have fun raising money for college students who are notoriously preoccupied with making ends meet, and, in light of the economy, under even more pressure to perform well academically,” MostSpirited.com President JL Santos said.
MostSpirited.com currently features two contests: “the Most Spirited photo,” and a creative writing piece that answers the question “What do you value about your education?” First place winners in each category will win $1,000. Winners will be announced on May 5, 2009. There is no entry fee. For more information please visit: http://tinyurl.com/d5g7h8
MostSpirited.com membership is free for current students. Just by joining, five current college students will win $100 to help out with their educational expenses. Alumni and other “spirited” community members pay a $5 membership fee that goes towards providing grants to college students and counts as a vote for their school on the Top 10 list. Alumni and community members will have the opportunity to win the grand prize: an all-inclusive Caribbean vacation for two! Other MostSpirited.com prizes include a Nintendo Wii(TM) and an Apple iPod(R).
MostSpirited.com is in Beta mode and accepting suggestions for what the “Most Spirited” campus should win in the 2009-2010 academic year.
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BlackFridayGiving: KIPP South Fulton Academy
February 19, 2009
KIPP South Fulton Academy (KSFA) is a charter middle school to put all of students on a college track beginning in the fifth grade. KIPP South Fulton Academy believes that every child can learn, and that all children deserve access to a high-quality education that will truly prepare them for academic and personal success. KSFA believes that when students, parents, and teachers make a serious commitment to work hard and work together, anything can become possible for our children.
KIPP South Fulton Academy (KSFA) serves students in the fifth through eighth grades. Students must be zoned for Fulton County Schools in order to attend, but the only other criteria for admission are a desire to graduate from college and a willingness to commit to the long hours of hard work that it will take to get there. As a public charter school, our program is free for all students.
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BlackFridayGiving: Be Magic – Where Dreams Become Destiny
February 19, 2009
Dedicated to raising the level of consciousness, exploring deeper realities, and awakening a nation of women to their own extraordinary human potential, Be Magic™ Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and public charity, is the world’s largest supporter of single mothers and the restoration of lost dreams!
Be Magic™ 1) inspires 2) motivates, 3) educates, 4) celebrates and 5) empowers single mothers, and their children, of every culture, ethnicity and socio-economic background in the United States.
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