SMCF Board Members Mark Ivener & Dr. Ava Shamban Fundraising Page
We are matching up to $20,000 in total donations!
Dear Family, Friends, and Colleagues,
We are asking you to join us in fueling the success of Santa Monica College (SMC) students. Not only do SMC students have grit and talent, but they strive to make a better world. Over half are first-generation college students. They are overall #1 in transfers to UC and Cal State campuses as well as #1 in transfers of Black and LatinX students.
The pandemic has heavily impacted SMC's most vulnerable students, including foster youth, Veterans, single parents, and homeless students. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, over half of Santa Monica College students were struggling with food and housing insecurity. While resilient SMC students are emerging from pandemic circumstances, they are now facing new challenges like the increased cost of living and inflation that make it more difficult for them to get their basic needs met.
Your donation will be put to work immediately to provide targeted assistance where it is needed most to ensure students stay enrolled and complete their degrees.
Your donation provides:
- Scholarships
- Meals and Groceries For Students Struggling With Food Insecurity
- Housing Assistance For Homeless Students
- Textbook Vouchers
. . . and more
About SMC Students:
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25,000 pursuing degrees in 100+ majors.
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57% are first-generation college students.
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59% are struggling with food insecurity in 2023
Thank you for reading and considering what you can do to help Santa Monica College students as they tenaciously pursue their education.
Sincerely,
Matching up to $20,000 in total donations!
Please make your check payable to:
Santa Monica College Foundation
1900 Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405-1628
In the memo line, please write Ivener/Shamban Donation Match so that we may ensure your gift is matched to double your support of SMC students.
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