McMillan 20: College Bound… Reaching for the Possible
The Dallas Chapter of Urban Financial Services Coalition would like to introduce you to an extraordinary program founded to increase the chances of college enrollment and graduation for 20 very special students. “McMillan 20: College Bound… Reaching for the Possible,” formed out of a partnership between our chapter, J.J. McMillan Primary School and one extraordinary teacher.
Rosalind Smith, a teacher with J.J. McMillan gave her 2003 3rd graders an assignment to write to the Presidents and/or Chancellors of Historically Black Colleges and Universities for college information. The students received personal letters, college memorabilia and an invitation to attend one college upon their graduation from high school. When UFSC learned of the project and thought of the tremendous impact early college preparation could make on young students, we wanted to be involved. The partnership was born.
We support the students and their parents with information, activities and financial aid that will be helpful for increasing their chances for college enrollment. UFSC DFW has committed to work with these 20 students and their parents until their high school graduation in 2012 and will follow their progress through their college years.
Some statistics about the students and their parents in the program:
- Majority of the students live in a low-to-moderate income (LMI) area in Oak Cliff and South Dallas. A 2005 U.S. Census Data report shows that the Southern Sector of Dallas consisting of the Oak Cliff and South Dallas has a total population that is 42.1% Black and 19.9% Hispanic. The per capita income is $13,045 with 17,015 individuals living below the property level. All 20 of our students that entered the program attended J.J. McMillan Elementary School, a school located in this LMI area of Oak Cliff.
- Over 90% of our students/families receive public assistance whether it is through the lunch program at their school or outside public assistance.
- Many of our students live in a single parent household.
To support these phenomenal students, please make a donation to the
scholarship fund. All donations are accepted ($20 minimum). The donor levels are listed below.
All "Circle" contributors receive a UFSC McMillan 20 Calendar:
| Associates Circle ($100-$500) |
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- Honored on website and program booklet as Associate Circle donor.
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| Professors Circle ($501-$2,500) |
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- Honored on website and program booklet as Professor Circle donor.
- Two honoree tickets to Scholarship Gala & Awards Ceremony.
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| Deans Circle ($2,501-$5,000) |
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- Honored on website and program booklet as Deans Circle donor.
- Four honoree tickets to Scholarship Gala & Awards Ceremony.
- Awarded with Deans Circle Plaque during the Awards Ceremony.
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| Presidents Circle ($5,001-$10,000) |
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- Honored on website and program booklet as Presidents Circle donor.
- Table (includes xx seats) at the Scholarship Gala & Awards Ceremony.
- Quarter-page space in the Scholarship Gala program booklet.
- Awarded with Presidents Circle Plaque during the Awards Ceremony.
- Honorary membership with the DFW Chapter of the UFSC for one year.
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| Visionary Circle ($10,001+) |
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- Honored on website and program booklet as Visionary Circle donor.
- Two tables at the Scholarship Gala & Awards Ceremony.
- Full-page space in the Scholarship Gala program booklet.
- Awarded with Visionary Circle Plaque during the Awards Ceremony.
- Honorary membership with the DFW Chapter of the UFSC for one year.
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*All donors have the option to be listed as an anonymous donor if you do not want to disclose your name.
** Please keep receipts for tax purposes. All donations are tax deductible, as UFSC is a 501c3 organization.
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