Submit
pictures of your hometown to be included above, click
here. Refresh this page to see more hometown scenes.
Exciting News! Visit our NEW Hometown USA Online Community section featuring our
New Classified Ads,
New Community Forums and New Community Blogs! Join our online community today!
UNCF Intensifies Efforts to Raise $5 Million to Help Minority College Students Graduate This Year
FAIRFAX, Va., Dec. 12, 2011 -- Hundreds of young American minority college students in their final year of college are in immediate danger of not graduating.
"They have hit the economic wall and have nowhere else to turn," said Pearl Algere-Lonian, Director of Financial Aid at Xavier University of Louisiana, one of the 38 historically black colleges and universities that are members of UNCF (United Negro College Fund).
To address this specific issue, UNCF initiated its CESA (Campaign for Emergency Student Aid) program in 2009, and hopes to raise at least $5 million in scholarship aid to help this year's students get to the finish line.
The average CESA grant is $1,600 per student, the difference between a dropout and a graduate.
"Imagine what $1,600 means to a family whose average income is $29,000 a year," said Dr. Walter Kimbrough, President of Philander Smith College in Little Rock, AR.
"Keeping these young people on track to graduate is critical. They are often the first persons in their families to even go to college. Imagine the pride the whole family has when the student is accepting his diploma," said Dr.
Kimbrough.
Historically black colleges and universities graduate over
50 percent of the country's African American professionals.
"The CESA program makes great sense because it keeps the door of success open. If we lose a student close to graduation, America loses because more often than not that student will not return to finish his or her studies," said Dr. Beverly Hogan, president of Tougaloo College in Mississippi, who pointed out that 66 percent of Tougaloo College graduates go on to graduate.
In today's very challenging economy, students from low-income families are finding that sources of funds for their education are drying up. Federal programs have been cut, there is increasing difficulty getting private loans, and family income has been reduced because of job loss or a reduction in hours. The students have nowhere else to turn.
"A college diploma really can change the life of a student.
That's what the CESA program is designed to do: to let corporations, foundations, churches and individuals know that their gift is a gift of graduation! That's a powerful message," said John Donohue, Executive Vice President at UNCF.
To learn more about CESA or to make a donation, please visit http://give.uncf.org/cesa.
Douglas Lynch
480 331 6397
lynch@lynchpinbiomedia.com
Disclaimer:No warranties: This website is provided “as is” without any representations or warranties, express or implied. A2Z Computing Services, Inc. makes no representations or warranties in relation to this website or the information and materials provided on this website. A2Z Computing Services, Inc. does not warrant that this website will be constantly available, or available at all; or the information on this website is complete, true, accurate or non-misleading.Only the original issuers of press releases, events, photographs and other submissions are responsible for verifying the accuracy of their content. A2Z Computing Services, Inc. (DBA Hometown USA, Hometown Canada, Hometown England, Webmaine) and its principals, officers and employees disclaim any liability whatsoever for inaccuracies found in the content of the items transmitted on or through the Hometown USA service on behalf of clients or visitors. Nothing on this website constitutes, or is meant to constitute, advice of any kind. If you require advice in relation to any matter you should consult an appropriate professional. Limitations of liability: A2Z Computing Services, Inc. reserves the right to reject and/or remove items when necessary in its sole judgment. A2Z Computing Services, Inc. will not be responsible or liable for any of the information transmitted on or through its service on behalf of clients or visitors, and will not be responsible or liable for any decisions made based on such information. A2Z Computing Services, Inc. will not be liable to you in relation to the contents of, or use of, or otherwise in connection with, this website:
to the extent that the website is provided free-of-charge, for any direct loss;
for any indirect, special or consequential loss; or for any business losses, loss of revenue, income, profits or anticipated savings, loss of contracts or business relationships, loss of reputation or goodwill, or loss or corruption of information or data.These limitations of liability apply even if A2Z Computing Services, Inc. has been expressly advised of the potential loss. Exceptions: Nothing in this website disclaimer will exclude or limit any warranty implied by law that it would be unlawful to exclude or limit; and nothing in this website disclaimer will exclude or limit A2Z Computing Services, Inc. liability in respect of any: death or personal injury caused by A2Z Computing Services, Inc. negligence; fraud or fraudulent misrepresentation on the part of A2Z Computing Services, Inc; or matter which it would be illegal or unlawful for A2Z Computing Services, Inc. to exclude or limit, or to attempt or purport to exclude or limit, its liability. Reasonableness: By using this website, you agree that the exclusions and limitations of liability set out in this website disclaimer are reasonable.If you do not think they are reasonable, you must not use this website. Other parties: You accept that, as a limited liability entity, A2Z Computing Services, Inc. has an interest in limiting the personal liability of its officers and employees. You agree that you will not bring any claim personally against A2Z Computing Services, Inc. officers or employees in respect of any losses you suffer in connection with the website. You agree that the limitations of warranties and liability set out in this website disclaimer will protect A2Z Computing Services, Inc.'s officers, employees, agents, subsidiaries, successors, assigns and sub-contractors as well as A2Z Computing Services, Inc. Unenforceable provisions: If any provision of this website disclaimer is, or is found to be, unenforceable under applicable law, that will not affect the enforceability of the other provisions of this website disclaimer. Inquiries: Inquiries concerning the use of this website's text, photos, video, audio and other content should be addressed to Matthew Hunt, A2Z Computing Services, Inc., 24 Center Street, Oakland, ME 04963.
