More good people doing good things.
With the exception of the first story, today’s ‘good people’ are all doing small things but … boy, sometimes those little things sure can mean a lot!
For more than 20 years, the nonprofit Students Rising Above (SRA) has provided low-income, first-generation college students with financial assistance, internships, career counseling and more.
Now, the nonprofit has announced another incredible milestone. Anonymous donors have stepped forward with a gift that will change the lives of approximately 400 graduates – providing up to $8 million to pay off their college debt.
Elizabeth Devaney, CEO at SRA, informed the students with a surprise announcement on a Zoom video call.
“What I want to share with you tonight is that anonymous SRA donors have presented us with a remarkable gift. It’s intent is to eliminate student loan debt for you.”
Students like Dr. Zachary Tabb, who graduated medical school two years ago and owes…
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Education is our only hope. What a gift.
(great quote in the box – variation of “If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem”…wish more would apply the concept. )
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Thanks, PM. I was a teacher and totally agree with you about education. I hate to see a good mind with little education. I can’t help wondering what they could have done if education had been possible. It’s sadly not available at present for all. —- Suzanne
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