Why Your Support Matters

Your Generosity Makes a Difference! At the Options in Education Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering at-risk students by providing them with the resources to support their success both in and beyond the classroom. Your donation directly supports the following six key funding pillars that drive our mission!

Our Key Funding Pillars

Scholarships

Your donation helps provide scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education. These scholarships help remove financial barriers that allow students to continue their education and access opportunities they might not otherwise have.

Mental Health Services

We believe that mental health is foundational to a student's success. Contributions to this pillar allow us to expand the mental health services available to students, helping them overcome emotional challenges that affect their ability to learn and thrive in the classroom.

Student Wellness Programs

We believe that fostering mental, emotional, and physical health is foundational to a student's success. Donations to this pillar help expand mental health services, improve our recreation areas, and provide access to innovative therapeutic programs, such as Equine-Assisted Therapy (EAT). These efforts help students overcome emotional challenges that affect their ability to learn and thrive in the classroom.

Resource Assistance

For many students, basic resources such as food, clothes, hygiene products, and school supplies are essential to their academic success. Donations to this program ensure that students' needs are addressed before they enter the classroom, allowing them to focus on their academics. The Beyond the Classroom is The Student Resource Pantry.

Career Pathways Program

Not all students take the traditional route to higher education. Some choose to enter the workforce directly after graduation. Donations to our Career Pathways Program help provide technical training, certifications, and work-based learning opportunities that prepare students for meaningful careers in fields like trade, technology, and other growing sectors. These skills help students transition smoothly into the workforce with the qualifications employers seek. Senior Institute Program (through Ivy Tech)

Growth & Expansion

Studies show that a large percentage of students in these regions lack access to the support services they need to succeed academically. Your donation will help us expand our reach and grow our programs to bring critical support to these communities, ensuring that more students have the support they need to succeed academically and beyond.

Every Gift Counts

Every contribution, large or small, has a profound impact. Your generosity ensures that we can continue offering critical resources and programs that give students the tools they need to succeed. With your support, we can make sure these students have every opportunity to achieve their potential and build brighter futures.

Thank you for being part of this important work.

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