You Can Change a Life
Within the California State University San Marcos serves region some 6000 children are in the foster care system. Most face very challenging circumstances with most facing a bleak future following emancipation. About 70% dream of going to college but only 3% will attend college and half will not make it because they do not have a warm, loving and supportive family.
The University has given them the opportunist to move beyond the past and create a new brighter future by establishing the ACE Scholars Services. However, we cannot do it alone, these students need your help as well.
There are many ways for you can “Change a Life” from contributing to our endowment to a annual gifts or multi-year are just some of the ways you can financially assist these students. Below are many opportunities for you to change a young person’s future.
HOW YOUR GIFT CAN "CHANGE A LIFE":
• A $500 contribution can pay for books for two semesters
• $1,000 supports the ongoing one-on-one counseling provided to each student
• $1,500 can make the difference between continuing their studies or struggling to make ends meet.
• $3,000 will pay for one students summer school stipend
• $6,000 Provides one student all fees and tuition for an academic year.
• An annual gift of $8,000 supports one ACE Scholars Services for one year.
• A commitment of $40,000 either outright or over five years will provide one ACE Scholars Services with a complete college education.
• A one-time gift of $100,000 to the ACE Scholars Services endowment will insure services in perpetuity to student who never known consistency.
• In-kind contributions can also benefit the program with extra curricular activities. From movie ticket to gift or food cards, can make a big different.
WAYS TO MAKE A GIFT
MAKE A GIFT ONLINE
Using the campus' secure, online form
MAKE A CASH GIFT
Checks can be made payable to: California State University San Marcos Foundation
And mailed to:
ACE c/o University Advancement,
California State University San Marcos,
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Road
San Marcos, CA 92096-0001
Please note "ACE Scholars Services" on the memo line of the check
More Ways to "Change a Life"
There are many ways to use you can "Change A Life". The staff in University Advancement can help with items including
• Making a gift of stock or securities
• Planned Gifts and Bequests
• Gifts-in-kind -- gifts such as gift certificates to local merchants, laptop computers, gift cards, school supplies and small household items can benefit the students in the program
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