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September 9, 2021 at 9:54 PM

When Connection is Key

September 2021 NewsletterOur College Access students at our partner high schools have been back in the classroom for three weeks now. Most of our College Success students started class on campus last week, while the rest are preparing to do just th…

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August 18, 2021 at 9:07 PM

Remembering our Founding CEO

This past spring, we said farewell to Fulfillment Fund’s founding CEO, Andrea Deering Cockrum. She led the organization for more than 25 years before retiring in the late 2000s. During this tenure, Fulfillment Fund grew from a grass-…

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August 11, 2021 at 8:30 PM

The new normal

August 2021 Newsletter LAUSD is opening its doors for its first full semester of in-person learning since the start of the pandemic last year. Things won’t be back to the old normal, instead, schools will adopt new policies to make su…

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July 14, 2021 at 6:53 PM

Destination College is back!

Mark your calendars for 2021's Destination College! Get ready for our two-day virtual college conference packed with workshops and presentations to help high school students prepare for their college journey. Stay tuned for more information o…

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July 7, 2021 at 8:47 PM

Combatting Summer Melt

July 2021 Newsletter Despite the school year coming to a close, summer is still a busy time at Fulfillment Fund. While many of our students are enjoying some downtime as they prepare for the next step in their educational careers, our…

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June 2, 2021 at 10:58 PM

Congrats, Class of 2021!

June 2021 Newsletter High school and college seniors are graduating and preparing for their next chapter and we are so proud of all they’ve accomplished during this challenging year. This year’s grad celebrations have been both virtua…

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May 25, 2021 at 11:22 PM

Thanks for coming!

Thanks for supporting us with Sip & Celebrate! Our virtual happy hour, with special guests Ed Helms and Rosie O'Donnell, celebrated all of our graduating students, and many of them had the opportunity to share their stories.…

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May 21, 2021 at 5:27 PM

What are you doing later?

There is still time to get your tickets for today's Sip & Celebrate! We'll be celebrating all of our graduates with special guests, Ed Helms and Rosie O'Donnell, and raising funds to support more grads through our mission. G…

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May 18, 2021 at 8:54 PM

This Friday!

Tickets for Sip & Celebrate are still available! Join us for this Friday's happiest of hours with Ed Helms and Rosie O'Donnell to celebrate our students and their accomplishments. We'll hear directly from Fulfillment Fund gr…

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May 13, 2021 at 10:45 PM

Last call for your party box!

Tomorrow is the last day to purchase a Deluxe Ticket and receive a box in time for next Friday's (May 21) virtual happy hour, Sip & Celebrate. Get your party box and join Ed Helms and Rosie O'Donnell, along with our incredib…

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May 12, 2021 at 5:05 PM

Look at what we did!

As the school year is almost coming to an end, we're looking back at everything we accomplished in the 2019-2020 academic calendar. Despite an abrupt shift to virtual service delivery for the remaining months of the year, Fulfillment Fund reached 2…

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May 6, 2021 at 8:08 PM

Let the celebrations begin

May 2021 Newsletter May 1 is also known as Decision Day for high school seniors around the country. It’s the deadline for them to commit to a college to attend in the fall. With some students returning to in-person classes and others …

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April 29, 2021 at 11:47 PM

Sip & Celebrate Just Got Rosier

Comedian, actress, author, and producer, Rosie O'Donnell, will join us for our virtual happy hour, Sip & Celebrate. We'll also feature some of our incredible students who will be sharing their stories and accomplishments. Th…

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April 22, 2021 at 11:01 PM

Guess who's joining the party?

Special guest, actor, producer, and long-time Fulfillment Fund supporter, Ed Helms, will be joining us for Sip & Celebrate. Don't miss his heartfelt message to Fulfillment Fund students and supporters.  Join us for a brief h…

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April 8, 2021 at 11:20 PM

You're Invited

The 2021 Sip & Celebrate virtual event will be a celebration featuring inspiring stories of resilience, overcoming adversity, and pathways to brighter futures. Join us as students reveal their college decisions and get ready…

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April 6, 2021 at 11:08 PM

Springing into Careers

April 2021 Newsletter Spring brings with it a feeling of growth and renewal, and that’s just how we are operating this month at Fulfillment Fund. Much like our students, we have a lot of wonderful projects that are ready to bloom. In …

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March 12, 2021 at 7:15 PM

Save the Date

Save the Date Mark your calendars for this year's Sip & Celebrate. The virtual event will feature inspiring stories of resilience, overcoming adversity, and pathways to brighter futures. Join us as students reveal their…

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February 3, 2021 at 10:07 PM

Achieving College Success

February 2021 Newsletter This week, our high school seniors are turning in their Fulfillment Fund Scholarship applications. As a part of our College Success Program, each year, we award an average of 60 new students tuition scholarshi…

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January 12, 2021 at 10:10 PM

Ready for 2021!

January 2021 Newsletter Almost two weeks ago, we bid farewell to 2020 — perhaps one of the most difficult years in modern history. Yesterday, LAUSD welcomed the start of its second semester of the school year and third term of virtual…

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January 5, 2021 at 8:54 PM

WE DID IT! 👊

Dear John,  We had an amazing End of Year campaign thanks to the generosity of incredible supporters like you. So very many came together to help Fulfillment Fund protect our students' dreams during this educational crisis. You helped us meet all of…

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December 30, 2020 at 6:27 PM

We’re almost there — can you help?

Dear John,  We’re just a day away from the end of our campaign to protect students’ dreams. While many of us anxiously await the new year with hopes for a better and healthier tomorrow, there is still much we can do today to help students get the ed…

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December 28, 2020 at 6:08 PM

There’s still time

John,  We have almost reached the full amount of our matching challenge with Bank of America, so there’s still time to triple your impact! Help us unlock the full amount. Act now and your gift will make three times the impact in the lives …

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December 22, 2020 at 8:07 PM

3X your investment

Hello John,  With only 9 days remaining for our end of year Dreams campaign, Bank of America is now matching donations to help us reach our fundraising goal. They are matching up to $20,000, which means that along with our Board of Directors’ matchi…

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December 16, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Joy and Health

For many of us, the holidays have already begun; for others, they are just around the corner. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and encouragement through this difficult year. Together with your help, we are steadfast i…

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December 8, 2020 at 10:07 PM

Looking back on 2020

December 2020 Newsletter This has been an unprecedented year full of challenges that most of us never imagined we would face in our lifetime. As we prepare to bid 2020 farewell, we look back on everything we have accomplished despite these ob…

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December 1, 2020 at 3:08 PM

Give Today!

Hello John,  Today is #GivingTuesday! Help strengthen our community by making a donation that supports the futures of our youth. You can make a difference by joining the fight against the greatest educational crisis of our time today. …

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November 30, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Tomorrow is a special Tuesday

John,  In case you haven’t heard, tomorrow is #GivingTuesday. Every year, long after the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, #GivingTuesday is an opportunity to invest funds in causes that matter to us. #GivingTuesday is a global generosit…

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November 24, 2020 at 11:27 PM

We are grateful to YOU!

We have so much to be thankful for. Due to the amazing support of donors like you, we completed our Elephant matching challenge in record time and raised $15,000 in less than one week! Getting us closer to our end-of-year fundraising goal that…

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November 19, 2020 at 12:57 AM

Act Now to Triple your Donation

John,  For many of our students, pivoting from being in the classroom to virtual learning during the pandemic has been especially difficult. Besides being faced with increased responsibilities at home, the digital divide has widened, with lower-inco…

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October 29, 2020 at 9:57 PM

Protecting Students' Dreams Together

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.  …

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October 22, 2020 at 9:35 PM

And that's a wrap!

October 2020 Update We’ve just concluded our first-ever national and virtual edition of Destination College+. Students and families logged on from across the country for our 24th annual conference focused on providing critical knowledge and r…

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October 7, 2020 at 10:47 PM

To College and Beyond

October 2020 Newsletter We are just days away from our annual event, Destination College+, sponsored by Aurora Capital Partners! Starting Sunday, October 11th, students and families nationwide will log on via Zoom to access over 20 workshops …

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September 18, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Guess who’s joining Destination College+?

We are excited to announce our special guest for Destination College+! Comedian, actress, producer, and author, Tiffany Haddish will help us kick-off our four-day college access and success conference, Destination College+. Two of …

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September 3, 2020 at 7:07 PM

Destination College+ Goes National

September 2020 Newsletter Now that school is in full swing, Fulfillment Fund is preparing for our annual Destination College+ equity-focused college access and success conference, taking place on October 11th through 14th. From 9th Grade thro…

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August 13, 2020 at 9:35 PM

Ready for a New Semester

August 2020 Newsletter Families across Los Angeles suffered tremendously as they continue to grapple with the disruption of COVID-19. Now, with the fall semester less than a week away, they — along with teachers and administrators — must adap…

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July 1, 2020 at 4:32 PM

An easy way to give back using AmazonSmile

Turn Your Online Shopping into Brighter Futures! Did you know that you can turn your online purchases into donations by choosing to support Fulfillment Fund on AmazonSmile? It's an easy way to give back without spending anything extra. Just shop through …

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June 9, 2020 at 9:15 PM

Eradicating Systemic Racism

Dear John, Our hearts have been heavy as we process our sadness and outrage following the horrific killing of George Floyd. We grieve for those in the Black community who have lost their lives, their loved ones, their innocence, their dignity, and their …

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May 26, 2020 at 4:05 PM

College Decisions – Fulfillment Fund Students Gear Up for the Fall

We’re nearing the end of May, which is Decision month, when our graduating high school seniors commit to the colleges they will attend in the fall. Our first-year college students – a large majority of whom are the first in their…

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May 15, 2020 at 7:15 PM

We Sipped on Saturday – Relive the Celebration!

Thank you for being part of Sip & Celebrate! If you were able to join us last weekend, we hope you enjoyed celebrating College Decision Day with Abel, Emily and the rest of the Fulfillment Fund family! We are so proud of all of our students for reac…

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May 9, 2020 at 12:26 AM

Plans for Saturday night? Don’t miss out on Sip & Celebrate!

What are you doing tomorrow night? RSVP by 11:59 pm tonight and join us for Sip & Celebrate: A Virtual College Decision Day Event. Throw on your favorite college gear and join the Fulfillment Fund family on Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 pm as we hear from …

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May 8, 2020 at 1:15 AM

Which Colleges Will Abel and Emily Choose? (Find out at Sip & Celebrate)

Are you ready for the BIG REVEALS? Last Friday – on College Decision Day – our high school seniors made one of the most exciting decisions of their lives: where they will go to college! This weekend, two of our students, Abel and Emily, will share their …

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May 5, 2020 at 6:33 PM

Mix up a “Decision Day Delight” THIS Saturday

It’s only Tuesday – but Fulfillment Fund is ready to Sip & Celebrate this weekend! If you haven’t already reserved your spot, it's not too late to join us this Saturday, May 9, at 5:30 pm for Sip & Celebrate: A Virtual College Decision Day Event!…

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May 2, 2020 at 4:30 PM

Did You RSVP Yet? Don’t miss out on Sip & Celebrate!

Plans for next Saturday night? Join us for Sip & Celebrate: A Virtual College Decision Day Event. Throw on your favorite college sweater, and join the Fulfillment Fund family on Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 pm as we hear from two students about their coll…

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April 30, 2020 at 11:45 PM

(College) D-Day is coming – come celebrate with us!

D-Day is tomorrow, May 1! (College) D-Day or “Decision Day,” that is. Decision Day is a momentous milestone for our high school seniors. It is the day by which students, many of whom will be the first in their families to go to college, must make their f…

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April 24, 2020 at 4:40 PM

You're Invited to Sip & Celebrate: A Virtual College Decision Day Event

Join Fulfillment Fund for Sip & Celebrate: A Virtual College Decision Day live streaming event, happening Saturday, May 9, 2020 at 5:30 PM. Sip & Celebrate was born from Fulfillment Fund’s goal to bring our community toge…

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April 13, 2020 at 5:01 PM

A Special Message from Aisha Tyler

Dear John, We continue to be so grateful for our entire Fulfillment Fund community – especially award-winning director, actor, comedian, best-selling author, podcaster and activist Aisha Tyler, who hosted our 2019 Eat · Drink · Be Inspired fundraising ev…

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April 6, 2020 at 11:00 PM

Staying on Course with College During COVID-19

FULFILLMENT FUND ANNOUNCES EXPANDED CAREER WEBINARS Dear John, We hope you are doing well and staying healthy during these trying times. COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge for all of us: our public health is in crisis, jobs are in jeopardy, and…

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March 26, 2020 at 5:01 PM

Physical Distancing, College Connecting

Dear John, A Message from Joanne Joanne Reyes, President of the Fulfillment Fund, shares a video message with you and the entire Fulfillment Fund community about our response to COVID-19 and how you can help. How Yo…

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March 21, 2020 at 12:07 AM

Schools are closed, but Fulfillment Fund is still working

Dear John, At the Fulfillment Fund, the health, safety and well-being of our students, staff, partners, donors, volunteers, and community is our highest priority. Since our founding more than 42 years ago, our mission has been centered around serving tho…

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March 10, 2020 at 11:15 PM

Thank You From Team Fulfillment Fund!

Dear John, Last Saturday, Team Fulfillment Fund runners gathered at Dodger Stadium after months of fundraising and gaining support for our mission. It was finally time for the LA Big 5K! Despite the chilly weather, Team Fulfillment Fund was equ…

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