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Project Benjamin Opens Dialogue About FAFSA
July 24, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 24, 2020For many first-generation students, the thought of college can be very daunting. Add to it the ever-changing and very confusing financial aid process. From the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal … Read More
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July 21, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 21, 2020Make Way for Books, in partnership with Helios Education Foundation, is working to create and strengthen culturally-responsive, optimal learning environments to ensure young children develop emergent … Read More
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Helios' Statement on Passing of Congressman John Lewis
July 20, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
July 20, 2020Helios Education Foundation joins the collective grieving of the Nation. This weekend, Congressman John Lewis, a lifetime civil rights advocate, public servant, and inspiration to us all passed away. … Read More
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Access and Equity in Early Childhood Education
July 2, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Michelle Conroy Director, Early Grade Success Initiatives
July 2, 2020The early years of childhood are formative in development, and quality early education experiences play a pivotal role in establishing a strong foundation in learning. A lack of access to quality … Read More
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Why Foundations are Engaging in Public Policy Efforts
July 2, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Center for Effective Philanthropy
July 2, 2020Below is an excerpt from the first blog post in a five-part series titled, “Foundations and Policy Engagement: Insights in Their Own Words,” by the Center for Effective Philanthropy on the CEP Blog. … Read More
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June 23, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Helios Education Foundation
June 23, 2020While uncertainty may surround certain aspects of the upcoming Fall semester, Broward College students who comprise the inaugural cohort of BC2FIU Scholarship recipients can be certain a portion of … Read More
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Helios Awards Six Yuma Students with Four-Year College Scholarship
June 10, 2020
Author: Helios Education Foundation
June 10, 2020Six students from Yuma, Arizona have just been awarded a full scholarship to an Arizona college or university of their choice. During a time of much uncertainty for students throughout the country, … Read More
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May 28, 2020
Author: Helios Education Foundation
May 28, 2020Marylin Maldonado recently received the surprise of a lifetime. Representatives from the Phoenix Suns, including The Gorilla, showed up at her home to surprise her with a full-tuition scholarship … Read More
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Stay the Course, Toward a Complete Count
May 15, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: by Paul J. Luna, Helios Education Foundation
May 15, 2020As communities throughout Arizona and Florida are dealing with massive concerns and uncertainties related to COVID-19, one thing remains critically important – ensuring a complete count for Census 2 … Read More
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Arizona GEAR UP Amplifies Reach to High School Seniors Amid COVID-19
May 7, 2020
No CommentsAuthor: Northern Arizona University
May 7, 2020Several months ago, Helios partnered with Arizona GEAR UP to provide Senior Launch Guides to high school seniors and their familiar throughout Arizona. The intent of the partnership is to … Read More
