Scranton [Micro] Grants

MicroGrants

Scranton [Micro]Grants is a new kind of fundraising where alumni, parents and friends directly fund the projects they most care about. Below you'll find some projects that are going on right now. With your $10, $20 or $35 gift you can be responsible for making something awesome happen. 

Students Helping Students: Textbook Scholarships

goal
$7,500
current
$7,308
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 05.31.13
Current University of Scranton students are raising money to provide textbook scholarships for their fellow Scranton students in need, and you’re invited to help make this possible!
Learn more about Students Helping Students: Textbook Scholarships

Helping to Fight Hunger with E.F.F.O.R.T.

goal
$600
current
$140
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 05.31.13
The Excess Food for Others Recovery Team (EFFORT) is a small group of University students who work with the Community Outreach Office to salvage leftover food from dining services, local companies and restaurants, and donate it to members of the Scranton community in need.
Learn more about Helping to Fight Hunger with E.F.F.O.R.T.

Nurses-2-Newborns

goal
$2,000
current
$1,397
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 05.31.13
During clinical hours at a local hospital, nursing students were troubled to see so many newborns in need of clothing and supplies. Nurses-2-Newborns is a heartwarming solution, and now you can be part of it.
Learn more about Nurses-2-Newborns

Changing Lives - ISP in the Dominican Republic

goal
$2,000
current
$120
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 05.31.13
Brick by brick, Scranton students are "changing lives" in the Dominican Republic. As they prepare for this home-building international service project, your small gift can make a big difference in covering the cost of building materials.
Learn more about Changing Lives - ISP in the Dominican Republic

Spark: Students helping at-risk teens

goal
$1,000
current
$5
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 5.31.13
Spark gives University of Scranton students the opportunity to lead a high-school generation in beginning the Jesuit tradition of being “men and women for others.” Not only are they influencing volunteerism in a younger generation, but they are also helping at-risk teens who’ve been afforded this opportunity due to the generosity of The University community.
Learn more about Spark: Students helping at-risk teens

Big Friends - Little Friends

goal
$500
current
$510
Make a Gift Now
deadline: 05.31.13
Big Friends - Little Friends is an after-school care program that provided low-income children in grades K-6 a nurturing environment to play and learn with a group of Scranton student volunteers. Your donation can help in bettering Big Friends/Little Friends, along with encouraging education and a sense of community for these children.
Learn more about Big Friends - Little Friends

 

Spread the Word & Share Scranton [Micro]Grants!

Want to do more to help? If you are interested in volunteering to help us connect your fellow alumni, parents or friends to Scranton [Micro]Grants, please send an email to Bridget O'Connor at bridget.oconnor2@scranton.edu or call (570) 941-4213.

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