Gifts to Future Focus Fund contribute to...
The UW-Parkside Foundation spearheaded the creation of the Future Focus Fund in 2018 as part of UW-Parkside’s 50th anniversary. The goal of the Future Focus is to reduce student loan debt and help students graduate, including many seniors in danger of “stopping out” or dropping out as additional financial barriers arise in their final semesters. Soon after Future Focus awards began, the COVID crisis began – and the Future Focus Fund expanded to provide additional funds to help students in need of emergency aid to help pay for not only tuition but other critical expenses like rent, groceries, and car insurance.
Since its inception, the Future Focus Fund provided more than $450,000 in scholarships and emergency aid to more than 300 unique UW-Parkside students.
Approximately 70% of the awards to date have gone to seniors to help them complete their final semesters and graduate in a timely way.
Thank you to each of you who donated, volunteered, and celebrated being a Ranger with us today! Have a great night and watch your inbox for our recap and final numbers for Parkside Day.
821 days ago by Isaac KohIt’s time to take the court, step up to the plate, set your blocks, kick-off, step onto the mat... and give a gift to the team of your choice for the Ranger Athletics Power Hour (8-9pm CST). We’ll see you at the finish line or when the clock hits 00:00!
822 days ago by Isaac KohFor the duration of the Ranger Reunion (now until 7:30 pm CST), HARIBO of America will contribute $100 to the Future Focus Fund for every Parkside Day gift made, up to $10,000.
Thank you, HARIBO, for your sponsorship and leading support of students through the Future Focus Fund. Let’s make the most of this challenge!
822 days ago by Isaac KohTHANK YOU for being powered up and ready! The 12-1 pm Scholarship Power Hour secured $4,315 from 41 donors in matching support to scholarship funds. Thank you for supporting Parkside students with your gifts!
822 days ago by Isaac Koh
You can make an impact on student success and access through scholarships. During this power hour (12-1PM CST), the UW-Parkside Foundation Board will match the first $5,000 of gifts to the scholarship of your choice. (Limit $1,000 match per donor – let’s spread the love!)
822 days ago by Isaac Koh
For the next two hours, 8-10am CST, all gifts to the Future Focus Fund will be matched by HARIBO of America, the presenting sponsor of #ParksideDay . Thank you, HARIBO!
822 days ago by Isaac KohThanks to MOD Pizza, the first 10 donors of Parkside Day receive a gift card for a free pizza. Give now to claim yours!
822 days ago by Isaac KohIf you've been with us for the past two years you may recognize our Parkside Day Socks. A gift of $30 will earn you this year's pair of dark green ankle socks in the center of the photo and help you start or finish your collection today!
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