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our young people
Too many young people - especially in underserved communities - are struggling with low motivation, lack of guidance, limited access to positive role models, and poor academic engagement. These challenges lead to high dropout rates, low self-esteem, and unfulfilled potential.
Your donation helps I WILL GRADUATE provide students with transformational experiences that build confidence, character, and commitment to education.
Areas of Impact
Student Empowerment & Motivation Programs
Fuel the spark that changes a student’s life.
Purpose: Fund in-school programs, workshops, and motivational events that ignite student passion for education and success.
Impact: Students gain hope, focus, and drive to reach their full potential.
Giving Levels
$500 – Empowers 50 students to attend a motivational workshop.
$2,500 – Sponsors one full school assembly experience.
$10,000 – Funds a semester of student empowerment programming across multiple schools.
Mentorship & Leadership Development
Build leaders who will lead the next generation.
Purpose: Provide consistent mentorship, leadership training, and career exposure for middle and high school students.
Impact: Students gain confidence, life skills, and a clear vision for their future.
Giving Levels
$1,000 – Trains and supports 10 student leaders for one semester.
$5,000 – Funds a year-long mentorship circle for 25 students.
$15,000 – Creates a Leadership Academy cohort for one school year.
Academic Support & College/Career Readiness
Prepare today’s students for tomorrow’s opportunities.
Purpose: Ensure students not only graduate high school but are prepared for college, careers, or entrepreneurship.
Covers: Tutoring, SAT prep, college applications, career panels, STEM & financial literacy workshops.
Impact: Students graduate ready for success in life—not just school.
Giving Levels
$750 – Covers SAT prep and tutoring for 5 students.
$3,500 – Sponsors a college and career readiness workshop series.
$20,000 – Funds an entire year of academic enrichment for one school.
Community Engagement & Parent Empowerment
Empowered parents raise empowered students.
Purpose: Strengthen the family and community network around students.
Covers: Parent engagement sessions, community partnerships, local media campaigns.
Impact: When parents, schools, and communities unite, students thrive.
Giving Levels
$1,000 – Supports a parent empowerment workshop.
$5,000 – Funds a community engagement event connecting families and schools.
$25,000 – Underwrites a citywide parent and community empowerment initiative.
I WILL GRADUATE DAY & Citywide Campaign
Invest in Inspiration. Fund the Future.
Purpose: Fund the signature annual celebration that unites thousands of students, educators, and partners in a movement of excellence.
Covers: Venue, staging, production, transportation, media, and scholarships.
Impact: I WILL GRADUATE DAY becomes a defining moment of pride, purpose, and possibility for an entire generation.
Giving Levels
$2,500 – Provides transportation and materials for 100 students to attend.
$10,000 – Sponsors a student zone, performance segment, or media feature.
$50,000+ – Presenting Sponsor: Official partner of I WILL GRADUATE DAY 2025, with top-tier branding, stage recognition, and media visibility.
Legacy Circle – “Be the Change”
Your gift creates legacy, not just impact.
For donors who want to leave a lasting impact beyond one year.
Giving Levels
$100,000+ – Establish a named scholarship or leadership initiative under your company or family name.
$250,000+ – Become a Founding Partner in the I WILL GRADUATE Expansion Fund — scaling programs nationwide.
Any amount helps
We accept and value many forms of donations, including donations of products and/or services! The I WILL GRADUATE Program relies on in-kind gifts to supplement the needs of our organization. Please contact our office if you have a product or service that you would like to donate, we'd be happy to accept.
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