My Story…
#venusdemiles is an all women’s bike ride in support of Greenhouse Scholars. Join me in supporting extraordinary low-income college students as they create lasting generational change.
I’ve set a goal to raise $5,000 and I could really use your help to reach it! Whether or not you choose to donate, there are lots of ways you could get involved: - Join the ride! Learn more at venusdemiles.com. - Volunteer! Lots of volunteers are needed, from serving drinks to fixing bikes. Any amount will help, please consider donating to this very worthy cause.
I appreciate your support and generosity!
Description
Why I ride....
Greenhouse Scholars was established in 2005 in an attempt to break the cycle of poverty. Their goal is to help everyone feel the power of opportunity, choice, and belief. Greenhouse Scholars believes that if everyone can see opportunity for themselves, if they feel they have good choices, and if they believe in their future, then they will thrive – and so will the communities around them.
How do they achieve this? Greenhouse Scholars bring together a diverse group of leaders to work side by side with our Scholars. The program delivers the training, resources, and connections that Scholars truly need, so they feel prepared and are equipped to address the most pressing issues in their communities and around the world.
And they've had great results! 97% of Greenhouse Scholars graduate from college, compared to only 15% of low-income, first-generation students nationally. Many Greenhouse Scholars are starting businesses and all of them report starting salaries that are twice that of their parents! Most importantly, they are going back to their communities as volunteers and mentors. They are inspiring younger generations to follow in their footsteps and helping them visualize the opportunities that come from pursuing higher education.
The Venus de Miles ride directly benefits these hardworking Scholars. Join me in support of this great cause!
Achievements
Recent donors
| Donation date | Donor name | Donation amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 25 | M. Franzisz | $54.10 |
| Aug 24 | John and Nicque Conley | $107.35 |
| Aug 24 | Deb McHose | $54.10 |
| Aug 22 | Ann Schul | $54.10 |
| Aug 22 | Margaret and David Adamd | $533.35 |
| Aug 22 | Stephanie Adams-Ball | $2,663.35 |
