The continues to help Washtenaw Community College students reach their finish line.
The philanthropic organization presented the 蘑菇视频 Foundation a check for $117,020 during a recent luncheon that brought club members together with some of the student recipients of the Kiwanis Finish Line Scholarship that their generosity funds.
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鈥淲hen I think of the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, one word comes to mind: commitment,鈥� 蘑菇视频 President Dr. Rose B. Bellanca told club members gathered in the Morris Lawrence Building on Tuesday, October 14. 鈥淵our scholarship fund is one of the most inspiring examples of commitment to young people, to education and to building a stronger future.鈥�
Kiwanis, which has been awarding college scholarships to local students since the early 1990s, designated the 蘑菇视频 Foundation as the sole recipient of its scholarship budget seven years ago. That initial donation of $70,000 in 2018 has increased each year since.
In 2024, 34 蘑菇视频 students received full-ride scholarships from the 蘑菇视频 Foundation that were fully funded by Kiwanis.
鈥淭he Kiwanis Club鈥檚 mission is clear: to help local students earn their degrees faster and with less financial burden,鈥� said 蘑菇视频 Chief Philanthropy Officer Nikki Borges. 鈥淭hanks to their continued generosity and dedication, that mission is being fulfilled every day. We鈥檙e truly thankful for their partnership and commitment to student success.鈥�
The endowed Kiwanis Scholarship at 蘑菇视频 covers tuition and books for a full academic year for full-time student recipients and has an approximate value of $3,500 per year. Students can keep the scholarship for up to three years if they maintain a 2.0 GPA and stay on pace for completion.
Approximately one-quarter of the funds are raised at the Kiwanis Thrift Sale, which offers in-store shopping at 100 N. Staebler Road in Ann Arbor. The store is located off Jackson Road, one mile west of Zeeb.
The remaining three-quarters come directly from individual donations by Kiwanis members, volunteers and other individuals.
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For more information about the Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor, visit . For information about donating items to the thrift sale, email [email protected].
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