Clark College Funding Inc., Lends a Helping Hand to Classroom Central

On June 30, 2011, Clark College Funding Inc. extended its charitable work with families in North Carolina, by helping Classroom Central try to reach its goal “to fully and comprehensively equip every student in need for the entire academic year” with a $375 donation.

Since 2002, Classroom Central has distributed over $22 million in free supplies to over $90,000 students in 149 high-poverty schools across the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Region. Clark College Funding Inc. believes in the mission of Classroom Central and its ability to make a significant impact in the lives of students. For every dollar received by Classroom Central, they are able to turn that into $7.20 worth of valuable school supplies for students and teachers.

During the last academic year, Classroom Central distributed over $4.4 million in free school supplies and saved teachers hundreds of dollars in out of pocket expenses by hosting over 12,000 teacher shopping visits.

Clark College Funding Inc. strives to work with organizations that make a positive impact in the lives of students and teachers and Classroom Central is an organization that matches this criteria. We hope you will join Clark College Funding and support Classroom Central’s important work across a six county region to provide children in need with the basic school supplies.
(To make a contribution, volunteer, or become a sponsor, check out their website, www.classroomcentral.org)

CCF is a comprehensive college planning firm that has helped thousands of families prepare their children for college using a unique step-by-step system that achieves significant results—from discovering a great career, attaining admission to the right college, and helping reduce the financial elephant of college.

Clark College Funding Inc., Gives to Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg

On June 30, 2011, Clark College Funding Inc. (CCF) extended its charitable work with families in Charlotte, with a $375 donation to Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg (CIS).

As a leading high school drop-out prevention organization and an affiliate of the national Communities in Schools network, CIS of Charlotte-Mecklenburg serves over 5,200 students annually in 43 high poverty Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools who are most at-risk for dropping out of school. CIS also helps Charlotte-Mecklenburg families with college admission, supporting teen mothers, and career readiness.

We hope you will join Clark College Funding and Communities in Schools of Charlotte-Mecklenburg to help all students graduate from high school and be prepared for college, careers, and life.

(To make a contribution, volunteer, or become a sponsor, check out their website: http://www.cischarlotte.org/.)

Clark College Funding Inc. Provides Funding to A Child’s Place

July 29, 2011

The one place homeless children find structure and a sense of belonging is in school due to the interaction of friends and other students. Unfortunately, with no permanent residence and a life in transition, most of these children stop going to school. Thankfully, in 1989, A Child’s Place was launched through a partnership between the Charlotte, NC community and Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools to help these children.

A Child’s Place receives no federal, state, or local tax money and is 100% privately funded.

Thanks to a $375 gift from Clark College Funding Inc., A Child’s Place will be able to use these funds to help with its mission to:

Provide stable, appropriate education to homeless students
Provide support services to enhance their opportunities for academic success
Provide services to families to ensure long term stability and self-sufficiency

The gift is one of four that Clark College Funding Inc. is providing to local civic organizations as part of its Charitable Contribution Program, which aims to help children and families in need.

Clark College Funding Inc. Supports the Local Libraries

July 29, 2011

Andrew Carnegie stated that, “A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to benefit its people.” Following the lead of Andrew Carnegie who first donated to a library more than 104 years ago, Clark College Funding Inc. has presented Charlotte Mecklenburg Library with a gift of $375 to help with purchasing books and materials, and improving programs and services. The gift is one of four that Clark College Funding Inc. is providing to local civic organizations as part of its Charitable Contribution Program, which aims to help children and families.

“We know that gifts are critical for the library to continue to serve our community and is vital for us as citizens to continue to support our libraries,” states Ryan Clark, President and CEO of Clark College Funding. For every $1 capitalized, the Charlotte Mecklenburg Library returns an astonishing $4.57 in direct benefits to the community.

There are many ways to support your library

Join Clark College Funding Inc. in supporting your local library. While a financial gift is welcomed, a gift through services is also appreciated. You can learn more about the many ways you can help at http://www.cmlibrary.org/About_Us/Get_Involved/.

Clark College Funding Inc., Announces the Winner of the 2011 Bob and Darlene Clark Grant

June 22, 2011

“I want to make the world a better place.” This is what Mawuega Kiko Mawougbe says is his life’s purpose and what he hopes to get out of college next year. On June 17, 2011, Clark College Funding Inc. grant the 2011 Bob and Darlene Clark Scholarship Award to a high-achieving and well deserving rising high school senior, Kiko Mawougbe from Providence Day.

Kiko feels that the support of his school, teachers, and parents has had a major impact on his high achievement over the years. His father, the late Amouzou Koffi Mawougbe, was originally from West Africa and passed away suddenly in late 2010. Mr. Mawougbe was an entrepreneur and tennis instructor at Start Right Tennis. Kiko’s mother, Olga Mawougbe, works for Providence Day and is very influential in Kiko’s life. Kiko is an active member of the tennis team at Providence Day, a tennis instructor during the summer, and is a leader in his church youth group.

Clark College Funding Inc. (CCF) is proud to award the Bob and Darlene Clark Grant to Kiko Mawougbe, a deserving high school senior. This award is valued at over $1895 to help assist the Mawougbe family in college planning and preparation. These services include career coaching, college selection, study skills, SAT and ACT test prep, financial aid forms completion, college loan advice, college selection advice, and financial aid advice.