Philanthropy
Imagine an opportunity where you can invest in educational options for the most vulnerable students – children who are disabled, come from impoverished backgrounds, struggle with reading and are victims of bullying. What once seemed like a radical idea 20 years ago is now a reality and at the core of Step Up For Students’ mission.
CAN YOU HELP DELIVER THE PROMISE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY?
Your support can transform the lives of Florida’s most marginalized schoolchildren, and together, we can reverse the downward trajectory these students face.
SUCCESS BEGINS WITH YOU.
Your support can transform the lives of Florida’s most marginalized schoolchildren, and together, we can reverse the downward trajectory these students face.
A Step Up scholarship for students with special needs including Down syndrome, helps Valentina work with therapists and educators so she can thrive. “She’s a warrior,” says Valentina’s mom. “When she has a goal she fights for it, and achieves it.”
Valentina
Student
Harassment over his sexual identity was relentless at his assigned school. A Step Up scholarship allowed Elijah to enroll in a small private school. Welcomed into the community, Elijah thrived. “If I had stayed at my previous school,” Elijah says, “I honestly think I would have lost my life. I definitely am in a better place.”
Elijah
Student
Kiersten felt “stupid”
when she scored below
satisfactory on her state
reading assessment. A Step Up scholarship paid for an after-school reading program in her public charter school. Now on track to read at
grade level, Kiersten says “I feel more confident.”
Kiersten
Student
YOUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED.
YOUR IMPACT WILL BE PROFOUND.
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Your donation helps maximize the impact of the scholarships the children receive.
If donating by check, please mail to:
Step Up For Students
Attn: Donations
4655 Salisbury Rd, Ste 400
Jacksonville, FL 32256
For more information, contact Karis Turner, Director of Development, at KTurner@StepUpForStudents.org or (727)451-9843
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