Dear John,
As 2020 comes to an end, one of the most daunting years in recent memory, I hope that you and your loved ones are well—mind, body, and spirit. The pandemic and social unrest have challenged us in ways that we could have never imagined.
Amid this public health crisis, a second tragedy also emerged. While news stories focused on infection rates and spikes, our youth have also faced devastating upheaval in their education.
Even before the pandemic, low-income and first-generation students faced major barriers to getting into and completing college due to poorly-resourced schools and communities.
COVID-19 has only intensified these barriers.
The digital divide is stark, with low-income students having little to no access to the technology they need to learn, and many also lack a dedicated, quiet study space. Additionally, our students are facing increased responsibilities at home. As some parents have lost their jobs, students have needed to work to supplement their family’s income, or are caring for younger siblings who are also learning virtually while their parents are at work.
For the first time in a decade, there is an immense risk that high school dropout rates will rise. Years of progress made toward closing the opportunity gap for our students stands to be reversed.
Students’ futures are in peril. We need YOUR help to protect their dreams.
Fulfillment Fund has remained a steady presence during these difficult times, providing virtual college and career support when access has been otherwise slashed. We are more resolved than ever in our mission to help make college a reality for low-income and first-generation youth, continuing our 43-year history of impact on more than 20,000 students.
During these uncertain times, young people in our community need your support more than ever to ensure that they can access higher education. Will you join us in this fight to protect students’ dreams?
Double your impact before December 31: Your gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar thanks to our strongest educational allies, our Board of Directors, who are matching every donation up to $250,000! Your gift will directly impact our young people's futures.
We cannot predict when this pandemic will finally end, but what we CAN do is focus on the importance of community and on protecting the most vulnerable among us—our children. We hope you will join us at this critical moment and make your gift today!
Many thanks in advance for your heartfelt support,
