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Welcome Packages for Low-Income Students

$5,025
100%
Raised toward our $5,000 Goal
58 Donors
Project has ended
Project ended on June 13, at 12:59 AM EDT
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Congratulations and Thank You - But Our Work Isn't Done!

June 08, 2015

The Northwestern Quest Scholars Network (NUQSN) is so incredibly excited to announce that we have reached our $5,000 goal! This money will go towards making sure that no student, regardless of their financial ability or status, will feel left out during the first few weeks of the Northwestern experience. 

NUQSN would like to thank every single person who donated to our Catalyzer fund or who shared our project with their friends, family, co-workers, and social media connections. You are the reason that low-income students will feel supported financially this fall. You are the reason NUQSN will be able to help so many students who may be struggling. You are a part of a vibrant and caring community of friends and allies who make the lives of low-income students bright. 

However, our work is not done. We are challenging you to help us raise $500 in the next four days. This money will go towards making sure that students have more financial support during their first several weeks at Northwestern. We are so excited that we met our goal but know that this $500 can get us so much further

Please donate and share our vision, mission, and page. We want every single low-income student to feel supported at Northwestern and can only do this with your continued support. 

Thank you so much - we could not be here without you.

 

 

 

Thanks to You, No Student Will Feel Alone!

June 16, 2015

The Northwestern Quest Scholars Network is so incredibly excited to announce that after a successful campaign, we were able to meet and even exceed our goal! This is so incredible and could not have been done without each and every person who donated to our project. We are so inspired with the outpouring of love and support that we have received over the time of our project. We would not be able to serve our students in such a powerful way without your support. 

Your support for our project is going to help an incredible number of students during their first few weeks at Northwestern. Students will no longer have to feel isolated or alone, but can instead strive to celebrate their first steps into Northwestern! You have helped students gain access not only to meals out in Evanston or nights in Chicago, but to basic necessities like towels, bed sheets, and pillows. You have helped to create an atmosphere which will allow students to excel. 

NUQSN will be updating this page with our progress, but if you would like to learn more, you can see updates on our Facebook page as well as our website. You can also feel free to reach out to NUQSN's general email, northwestern.questscholars@gmail.com, or Amanda Walsh, NUQSN's President, at amandawalsh2016@u.northwestern.edu with any questions or requests for updates! 

Thank you once again for your support during this journey. We would not be able to touch so many students without your support!

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$10

Night on the Town

A $10 gift can fund one meal in Evanston to bond with their Peer Advisor group!

$25

A Squeaky Clean Situation

A $25 donation buys a three-piece towel set to help a student feel fresh and clean!

$50

A Good Night's Rest

A $50 donation buys a pillow and sheet set to help a student dream the night away!

$75

Showing Wildcat Pride

A $75 donation allows a student to buy a Northwestern sweatshirt and tee to show their school spirit!

$100

Catching Up in Chicago

A $100 donation buys five students an afternoon in Chicago to explore their new surroundings and to bond with new friends!

$150

Full and Having Fun

A $150 donation funds a student's nourishment needs for an entire week!

$250

Steady Studying

A $250 donation pays for a student's first quarter of books and school supplies so they're ready to study!

$500

A Hallway Home

A $500 donation helps ensure 10 students have a pillow and sheets to start making sure their residential colleges or halls start feeling like home.

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