University of Mary Washington junior Journey Mason understands the challenges often faced by the unhoused children she tutors through Loisann’s Hope House.
“From day one, College of Education professors hammer into us building the foundation of a learning space,” said Mason, an elementary education and English literature double major. “Resources and organization are literally the cornerstones of learning.”
She and her fellow volunteers in UMW’s Community Outreach and Resources program (COAR) can now purchase educational and organizational tools to build a space at Hope House to help their K-12 students succeed, thanks to a Fund for Mary Washington Impact Grant. “This will have a lasting impact on their lives and open a world of opportunities and access,” she said.
Last month, UMW’s Alumni Association Board of Directors (AABOD) and Young Alumni Council (YAC) awarded $25,000 in donor-funded grants to eight projects and initiatives proposed by students, faculty and staff on behalf of recognized campus organizations. Read more about this year’s Fund For Mary Washington Impact Grant award winners.