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May 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Students Step Boldly Into Their Careers

May 2025 NewsletterOn April 5th, our College Success Team hosted Picture Your Perfect Career Day, an empowering event designed to help our college students explore and take steps toward their dream careers. Students were matched with top profession…

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April 24, 2025 at 11:36 PM

Almost Time to Sip & Celebrate – Don’t Miss These Deadlines!

A heartfelt THANK YOU to our generous sponsors for supporting Fulfillment Fund’s mission and helping us uplift students through education. Your partnership makes a lasting impact. Don’t miss your chance to be part of Sip and Cele…

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April 4, 2025 at 10:00 PM

Help Us Unlock $1M in 2 Minutes!

LA2050 is funding the issues that matter most to our communities—and YOU get to decide where the money goes! With $1 million in grant money up for grabs, this is your chance to support the organizations and initiatives shap…

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March 19, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Join Us for Sip & Celebrate – May 21st

We invite you to join us for our annual Sip & Celebrate gala on Wednesday, May21, 2025 at NeueHouse in Hollywood. This year, we will honor Brian Werdesheim, a passionate member of the Fulfillment Fund family for more than 20 years. Join us in honoring Brian fo…

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February 21, 2025 at 5:22 PM

Save the Date: Sip & Celebrate Gala + Volunteer Opportunities

Our annual Sip & Celebrate event returns on May 21, 2025 at NeueHouse in Hollywood. Contact Amy Grat for details about tickets, tables, and sponsorships. More details to come! In our quest to build career-ready college grads, we're seek…

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January 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM

FAFSA Submissions to New Opportunities: Fulfillment Fund in Action

As we wrap up the first month of the year, our programs team has been busier than ever. Before diving into program updates, we want to take a moment to celebrate the success of our end-of-year fundraising campaign, Your Support, Their Future. We ar…

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January 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM

Together, We’ll Navigate the Road Ahead

Dear John, The start of this year has been tragic, with many in our Los Angeles communities affected by the devastating fires. I have been comforted by the sense of care and solidarity within our Fulfillment Fund family during these difficult times…

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January 10, 2025 at 2:32 AM

Supporting Schools, Communities & Safety – Stay Safe, LA

Dear John, During this time of crisis, Los Angeles residents are facing dangerous and unique challenges from the windstorms and fires devastating our region. Many in our community have been personally affected, and our hearts and thoughts are with …

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December 31, 2024 at 2:36 PM

Last Chance to Make a Difference—Donate Today!

Dear John, Today is the final day to make your tax-deductible donation for 2024. We want to remind you of the incredible impact your generosity can have on the lives of lower-income and first-generation students in Los Angeles. Your support provid…

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December 28, 2024 at 5:09 PM

Reflecting on 2024: Charting Our Path Forward

Dear John, As we prepare to ring in the new year and bid farewell to 2024, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to each of you. We take pride in the impact we’ve made empowering students to achieve their dreams of higher education and career suc…

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December 24, 2024 at 4:08 PM

$100K Unlocked for Students’ Futures – 7 Days Left To Donate!

Dear John, We have incredible news to share with you: we’ve met our challenge match goal! Thanks to your generous support, we’ve unlocked $100,000 from our board member Josh Klinefelter and Aurora Capital Partners, bringing us even closer to our ov…

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December 11, 2024 at 10:08 PM

Double Your Impact: Your Gift Matched 1:1!

Dear John, Great news – we're 74% of the way toward meeting our $100,000 match goal! We need to raise another $26,000 to fully unlock the $100,000 matching gift from our generous board member, Josh Klinefelter & Aurora Capital Partners. Last ye…

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December 3, 2024 at 2:06 PM

$100K Match for Giving Tuesday!

Dear John, It's Giving Tuesday, and we've got exciting news to share! Fulfillment Fund Board Member Josh Klinefelter and Aurora Capital Partners are generously matching every dollar donated 1:1 up to $100,000 through December 31! This means your do…

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November 26, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Kicking off the Giving Season with Gratitude

Dear John, It's your support that shapes students' futures. Help us unlock their potential! No student should face barriers to education, and yet so many do. 96% of Fulfillment Fund students are low-income. Nationally, 15% of low-income youth attai…

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November 14, 2024 at 4:02 PM

Your Support, Their Future.

Dear John, Together, we’re shaping futures, one student at a time. With your investment, Fulfillment Fund has served more than 33,000 students since our founding in 1977. We walk alongside young people from under-resourced backgrounds starting in h…

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September 26, 2024 at 7:59 PM

New Leadership, New Possibilities: Meet our CEO!

September 26, 2024Dear Friends and Supporters, We have thrilling news to share that marks a pivotal moment for Fulfillment Fund! After a comprehensive and thoughtful search, we are excited to announce the appointment of Amy Grat as our new CEO. Amy…

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August 8, 2024 at 9:48 PM

Guiding Bright Futures

August 2024 NewsletterWe are just two weeks away from the start of a new school year. And with that, we are thrilled to welcome a fresh cohort of high school students embarking on their college application journey. Our dedicated team of College Cou…

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July 3, 2024 at 7:05 PM

Summer of Success

July 2024 NewsletterAs we step into summer, Fulfillment Fund is excited to launch an array of initiatives to support students transitioning from high school to college. We are expanding our Financial Aid Office Hours to offer personalized assistanc…

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June 11, 2024 at 7:57 PM

From Graduation to Greatness!

June 2024 NewsletterAs the academic year draws to a close, we are thrilled to celebrate the high school graduation of our remarkable students. These young students have shown tremendous dedication and resilience, overcoming numerous challenges to r…

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June 1, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Raise Your Paddle

Tonight is the night! We look forward to seeing many of you at our annual Sip & Celebrate fundraiser. And for those of you who cannot be there, you can still participate and make a difference in our students’ lives by making a virtual “paddle r…

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May 21, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Last Chance! Tickets Closing Tomorrow for Unforgettable Evening with Fulfillment Fund

There's only one day left to secure your spot for an unforgettable evening celebrating the power of education! Join us on June 1st at the SLS Hotel for Sip & Celebrate — a night to honor philanthropist Pamela Buffett and raise critical funds fo…

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May 14, 2024 at 10:21 PM

Ticket Sales Close May 22

Join Fulfillment Fund for an unforgettable evening on June 1st at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills! Don't miss out on the excitement as we celebrate the impact of our mission and continue to empower students to achieve their educational dreams. Sip &…

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May 8, 2024 at 6:27 PM

A Guiding Light

May 2024 NewsletterThe delay in financial aid this year has required many colleges to push their commitment day. With this date rapidly approaching, our students are dealing with an added layer of uncertainty in their decision-making process. The l…

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April 18, 2024 at 11:13 PM

Celebrate the Transformative Power of Education

Don't miss the excitement of our upcoming Sip & Celebrate event on June 1st at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. We hope you will join us for this unforgettable evening of celebration and support for education. Sip & Celebrate is more than ju…

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April 9, 2024 at 8:45 PM

Students Need Champions

April 2024 NewsletterSince our last newsletter, we've made some progress in addressing a few of the challenges our students are encountering with the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Social security numbers are no longer required t…

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March 27, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Reserve Your Spot

Join us on June 1st! Sip & Celebrate is Fulfillment Fund’s annual event that brings together our community for an inspiring, meaningful night of celebration. This year, we will honor Pamela Buffett for her commitment to supporting edu…

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March 13, 2024 at 7:13 PM

Urgent: Can we count on you?

March 2024 NewsletterDespite efforts to support Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completion, data shows a 49% decrease in rates compared to the previous year. The journey through the FAFSA has always been vital for millions of first…

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March 7, 2024 at 6:54 PM

It's a Celebration! — June 1st

Save the Date! Our fifth annual Sip & Celebrate event returns on June 1. More details to follow. For information about tickets, tables, and sponsorships, please contact Carole Crone. Check us out on …

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February 7, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Embracing a New Chapter

February 2024 Newsletter The Fulfillment Fund office is officially opening its doors to our community! Our new space represents more than just an office; it deepens our commitment to cultivating a supportive environment where learning and …

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January 26, 2024 at 6:05 PM

"Enrollment" Ends Monday

Join us as we kick off a new chapter for Fulfillment Fund and inaugurate our new office in Downtown L.A.! Don't miss the opportunity to see our new space and reunite with Fulfillment Fund friends and family as we celebrate with a festive o…

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January 17, 2024 at 7:29 PM

You've Been Accepted!

Fulfillment Fund is bringing our supporters, volunteers, and alumni together to kick off a new chapter and inaugurate our new office! Discover our vibrant space designed to better and more accessibly support our youth on their educational…

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January 10, 2024 at 7:55 PM

Unlocking Access to Higher Education

January 2024 NewsletterAs we embark on 2024, we're excited to usher in not just a new year but also a new phase in the journey toward higher education. With the beginning of the year comes the opening of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid…

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January 4, 2024 at 7:01 PM

Thank You for Empowering Futures in 2023!

Dear John, We wanted to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your generosity and participation in our fundraising effort this past end of year. Your support is instrumental in making a positive impact on the lives of countless stude…

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January 1, 2024 at 4:31 PM

Cheers to a Fulfilling New Year!

As the year comes to a close, we want to express our deepest gratitude for your unwavering support of Fulfillment Fund. Your generosity has made a meaningful impact on the lives of countless students. Wishing you a New Year filled with joy…

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December 31, 2023 at 3:02 PM

Make the Last Day Count

John, Today is the final day to make a tax-deductible donation for 2023, and we wanted to remind you of the incredible impact your support can have on the dreams of lower-income and first-generation students. Your generosity can make a las…

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December 27, 2023 at 6:02 PM

Sitting on the donation fence?

Dear John, You probably get asked to support many worthy causes. But you’re reading this because you believe in the transformative power of education and understand that we must do more to support first-generation students from low-income communiti…

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December 22, 2023 at 5:02 PM

The Spirit of Togetherness

Wishing you a season filled with warmth, joy, and gratitude. In the spirit of togetherness, we extend our heartfelt thanks for your support and kindness throughout the year. We have accomplished so much this year, and none of it would be possible w…

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December 19, 2023 at 8:01 PM

A Tale of Two Counselors

Being a first-generation student, Fatima didn’t know she needed to complete other financial aid forms for the highly selective colleges she dreamt of attending and missed the deadlines. Despondent that she couldn’t afford it, even if she got in, sh…

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December 15, 2023 at 7:32 PM

Important: Updated Mailing Address for Donations

Dear John, As you may know, we recently moved from 6100 Wilshire Blvd. to our new office in downtown L.A. Unfortunately, we have been experiencing postal service issues with mail being forwarded to us. To ensure that your generous donations reach u…

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December 14, 2023 at 6:01 PM

Celebrating Community

December 2023 NewsletterAs the holiday season unfolds, we at Fulfillment Fund are reflecting on the profound impact of community. In times of joy and challenge, the power of togetherness transcends differences and unites us all. Let's celebrate the…

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December 5, 2023 at 8:02 PM

Your Donation in Action

After becoming incarcerated in his senior year of high school, Emerson felt lost. He knew he’d made mistakes but he wasn’t ready to give up on himself, even if he felt others had. With Fulfillment Fund’s resolute support, he carved a path forward f…

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November 28, 2023 at 3:57 PM

The Power of You

Join us this GivingTuesday in supporting our students! This global event unleashes the power of people to transform their communities and the world. When you support Fulfillment Fund, you become a part of our mission to make college a reality for s…

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November 21, 2023 at 9:03 PM

A Memory of the Heart

Dear John, It is thanks to your commitment and passion to help students that we are able to achieve our mission. Even through much uncertainty, we continue to uplift students and guide them on their paths to becoming college graduates and achieving…

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November 15, 2023 at 6:02 PM

A little help goes a long way

John, We wanted to take this opportunity to tell you about Nazario, a natural-born leader with a strong sense of community who, like many of our students, questioned if he could afford college. Joining Fulfillment Fund while in high school, Nazario…

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November 8, 2023 at 6:27 PM

Uplift Students. Empower Futures.

Dear John, With the end of the year at hand, I reflect with pride and gratitude on the past year. Fulfillment Fund empowered 3,660 students in Los Angeles to prepare for, get into, afford, and graduate from college — and embark on a steady career p…

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November 1, 2023 at 5:32 PM

Full Steam Ahead

November 2023 Newsletter When we returned to our partner school sites after the pandemic, things were not yet ready to “go back to normal.” We encountered many new challenges that limited our presence on campus due to safety protocols and …

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October 4, 2023 at 6:18 PM

Application season is here!

October 2023 Newsletter The fall semester is in full swing, and so is college application season. Our College Access team is hosting a series of in-person workshops for Fulfillment Fund high school students taking on the college admissions…

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September 7, 2023 at 5:01 PM

Fall Has Begun

September 2023 Newsletter The 2023 fall semester is officially back in session! New and returning students in our College Access program are guided through the semester by our team of College Counselors. In preparation for the upcoming col…

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September 1, 2023 at 5:01 PM

We've Moved!

Donate Now Check us out on social media! Shopping at Ralphs? Support Fulfillment Fund with every purchase. …

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August 2, 2023 at 5:10 PM

Back to School Already?

August 2023 Newsletter Summer has just flown by, and the L.A. Unified school year begins in less than two weeks. Our College Access team is excited to welcome the 9th grade high school cohort to our Fulfillment Fund College Access Program.…

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