| "With each step down
the path toward stability, I can see the success reflected
in the smiles on my children's faces." |
-Susan, a recipient of a WEC Grant
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Women's Education Coalition
WEC is a cooperative venture of The Kalamazoo Network, Alpha Kappa
Alpha Sorority, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and The YWCA of Kalamazoo.
The Coalition continues to perpetuate its vision of changing lives,
one family at a time, through education.
Since it was established in 1995, the fund has granted approximately
$563,000 for educational purposes and approximately $59,600 in emergency
grants. In 2006, 11 first time recipients received $19,500. Because
of our commitment of changing lives through education, $40,500 in
renewal grants were awarded to 21 recipients. The need for emergency
funds continues to exist. During the 2006-07 award year, $6,500
was provided for awardees to assist with unexpected expenses that
otherwise might have forced their withdrawal from school.
The state of this economy continues to perpetuate the need for
financial assistance for the nontraditional female student. In 2006,
45 women applied with financial need of $345,244. Unfortunately,
the demand always surpasses the available resources.
The new recipients were from Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties.
The renewals are from the following counties: 11 Kalamazoo, 1 Calhoun,
3 Allegan, 3 St Joe, 3 Van Buren.
The diversity of this group of women speaks volumes. 12-African
American, 16-Caucasian, 1-Asian, 2-Hispanic, 1-Native American.
The 32 recipients will be attending the following schools:
| Cornerstone University |
Davenport Unviversity |
| Ferris State University |
Grand Rapids Community College |
| Grand Valley State University |
Indiana State University/Excelsior College |
| Kalamazoo Valley Community College |
Kellogg Community College |
| Olivet College |
Olympia Career Institute |
| University of Phoenix |
Western Michigan University |
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How do I give to the WEC?
The Women's Education Coalition Fund is managed by the Kalamazoo
Community Foundation. Information about giving to the fund may be
obtained by clicking the link below.
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WEC Grant
Criteria: |
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-Resident of Kalamazoo, Barry, Calhoun, Allegan,
St. Joseph or Van Buren County
-Adult female with significant break in formal education
-Pursuing education full or part time to enhance employability
-Financial need
-Preference given to women with children. |
Award: |
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$250 - $4,000 (renewable) |
Deadline: |
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May 15 |
Applications are available at:
Kalamazoo Community Foundation
151 south Rose Street, Suite 332
Kalamazoo, MI 49007-4712
Phone: 269-381-4416
Fax: 269-381-3146 |
| local college/university financial aid offices. |
| online at www.kalfound.org - 2 months before deadline |
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