The University of Arizona Fostering Success

Fostering Success is a community on campus to support U of A students who have experienced the foster care system, are struggling with homelessness, or lack a natural support system. Their support structure of peer-to-peer mentorship with professional support staff available for consultation and referrals, and their commitment to evolving based on the needs of participants provides a unique space for UA students to overcome their individual barriers and gain the confidence to know they will be successful adults. Click here for more info: http://fosteringsuccess.arizona.edu

Birthday Mail

2.5 million U.S. youth experience homelessness every year. Many kids’ birthdays fall while they are in a shelter, making it hard to celebrate. Applicant must make a card to make a child smile on their birthday. For every two cards, applicant will receive an entry for the scholarship. Applicant can get up to five entries for the scholarship (10 cards).

Award: $5,000

Deadline: Jun 30, 2016

More info: https://www.dosomething.org/us/campaigns/birthday-mail