Donations and Grants/Fundraising

You Make The Difference!

All funds raised go to our scholarship fund, in order to help individuals like Alondra.

 

 

 

Pathfinder Award Recipient: Alondra Gonzalez

According to her math teacher, “Alondra has blossomed from a once timid and reserved student into a confident young lady with limitless potential” and “her academic strengths are complemented by her outreach and concern for others.”

The daughter of immigrants, Alondra explains: “The sacrifices that my parents made and continue to make are the reason why attending college is important for me. I have always wanted to pursue a career in nursing where I will be able to help others during their most vulnerable moments. Therefore, I plan to attend Grand Valley State University and succeed in a meaningful career as a nurse.”

You can make a difference. Your gift will open doors for women and girls pursuing their college degrees. Your generosity will feed children and families living in our community. Your donation will provide resources and opportunities to ease the burden of those experiencing life-changing challenges. We invite you to join us as we continue this important work.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Since 1999, AAUW South Haven has awarded scholarships to South Haven High School graduates, and beginning in 2007, to Lake Michigan College students. Our successful annual Scholarship Challenge makes a milestone in our commitment to empower women and girls through education. Your support will allow us to:

  • Increase the number and amount of scholarships we can award to South Haven High School graduates, as well as to women enrolled at Lake Michigan College
  • Continue our mentoring program to help young women succeed in college
  • Provide resources and mini-classes to Lake Michigan College students to foster their academic success

For a list of past AAUW SH scholarship recipients, please click here.

PROGRAM SUPPORT

AAUW South Haven is active in our community, with members volunteering time and resources to support programs that enhance the lives and well-being of others. Initiatives in which AAUW SH has been involved include:

  • Candidate Forums – sponsored in years of local, state and federal elections to educate voters on issues and provide an opportunity to interact with incumbent and prospective office holders
  • Voter Registration Drive – an annual promotion for students at South Haven High School
  • Sylvia’s Place – Allegan County’s only domestic violence safe house
  • HOPE Parent Resource Center – a support group for moms and dads 21 or younger, pregnant or parenting a child under the age of one
  • Open Door – a collaboration with local churches and service organizations to provide a hot evening meal and hospitality to neighbors in need

Please use the DONATE link in the sidebar to make an online donation using PayPal or a credit card. (You do not need a PayPal account to pay with a credit card!) 

Use the dropdown menu to designate your gift for Scholarships, Programs, or the Area of Greatest Need (the most flexible use of your gift). Undesignated gifts will go to the Area of Greatest Need.

To make a donation ‘In memory of…’ or ‘In honor of…’ please stipulate this, including the recipient’s name and address, where it says ‘Add a Note’ on the PayPal donation page, or contact our Treasurer at AAUWSH@gmail.com.

If you prefer, checks may be mailed to:  

AAUW South Haven
P.O. Box 343
South Haven, MI 49090

Again, you may note on your check what you want your donation to support: Scholarships, Programs, or the Area of Greatest Need. Undesignated gifts will go to the Area of Greatest Need.

Thank you for your interest and your investment in the mission and activities of AAUW South Haven. Your gift will allow us to continue to empower women and girls, and touch the lives of many others in our community. For this, we are most grateful.

For a copy of our Charitable Solicitation Registration, please click here.