Wednesday, June 20, 2012

Breaking News: The Latino Student Fund Receives $25,000 from the Walmart Foundation to Help Reach Their Mission of Combatting High School Dropout Rates within the Latino Community



Donation to help support and expand critical educational programming throughout the District of Columbia



The Latino Student Fund today received a $25,000 grant from the Walmart Foundation to assist with their mission of providing educational and developmental opportunities to the Latino community.  The grant – which was awarded through the Walmart Foundation’s State Giving Program – will work to provide local Latino youth better access to educational opportunities.

“We are extremely grateful for the $25,000 grant.  We are honored that the Walmart Foundation supports our mission and the Tutoring Program. Our work with Latino students in the DC area would not be possible without supporters like Walmart.  Thanks to Walmart, we will be able to reach even more youth and increase our impact. On behalf of the many families that we serve, thank you,” says Latino Student Fund Executive Director Maria Fernanda Borja.

The grant was announced during an event held today at the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC) Community Garden.  Councilmember Marion Barry, Director of the DC Department of Human Services (DHS) David Berns, THEARC representatives and Walmart officials gathered for the announcement of the local grant recipients.

The Latino Student Fund was founded over a decade ago by community leaders, educators and parents who recognized the need to combat school dropout rates in the Latino community through better access to quality educational opportunities. The organization is committed to serving at-risk youth by providing supplemental educational support, tutoring and mentorship programs.

“The Walmart Foundation is pleased to be supporting The Latino Student Fund’s mission to impact Latino youth through educational programs,” said Henry Jordan, Walmart Senior Vice President of the Eastern Seaboard Division. “We are committed to being a good community partner and through this grant, we are hopeful that Latino youth in the District of Columbia will continue to have the support and encouragement of the Latino Student Fund.”

The contribution to the Latino Student Fund was made possible through the Walmart Foundation’s D.C. State Giving Program. Through this program, the Walmart Foundation supports organizations that create opportunities so people can live better. The Walmart Foundation State Giving Program strives to award grants that have a long-lasting, positive impact on communities across the U.S.

Last year in D.C., Walmart, Sam’s Club locations and the Walmart Foundation awarded more than $3.4 million to local organizations committed to addressing the needs of the community.

To be considered for support, perspective grantee organizations must submit applications through the Walmart Foundation State Giving Program’s online grant application.  Applicants must have a current 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status in order to meet the program’s minimum eligibility criteria.  Additional information about the program’s funding guidelines and application process are available online at www.walmartfoundation.org/stategiving.


About Latino Student Fund
Latino Student Fund (LSF) mission is to provide opportunities for a strong academic foundation for PreK-12th grade students of Hispanic descent to promote higher education and professional leadership.  The LSF Tutoring Program, established in 1998, provides free academic support through individualized tutoring for at-risk and underprivileged Latino students from the Washington, DC metropolitan area in all areas of academic learning. The LSF also provides informational outreach services to students and their families about educational opportunities. To learn more, visit www.latinostudentfund.org

About Philanthropy at Walmart
Walmart and the Walmart Foundation are proud to support initiatives that are helping people live better around the globe. In May 2010, Walmart and its Foundation made a historic pledge of $2 billion through 2015 to fight hunger in the U.S. The Walmart Foundation also supports education, workforce development, environmental sustainability, and health and wellness initiatives. To learn more, visit www.walmartfoundation.org.

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