There are numerous ways to lend your support to the Blavin Scholars Program. Through service and donations, University of Michigan and Ann Arbor community members can offer time, talent, or provide essential items to Blavin Scholars.
"The main challenges that I ran into before I could even come to school as a transitioning foster youth was paying for just small things like bedding and the moving in necessities. I was fortunate to immediately have support from the Blavin Scholars Program and Volunteers." - Blavin Scholar
Some examples of ways to get involved include, but are not limited to:
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Service |
Donation |
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Sharing career or life expertise at a life skills workshop |
Donating meals for program workshops or events |
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Providing moving assistance to a Blavin Scholar in the Ann Arbor area |
Donating gift cards, dry goods, snacks, or beverages to the Blavin Scholars food pantry |
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Assisting Blavin Scholars with driving practice hours to obtain their license |
Assisting Blavin Scholars with obtaining business attire for job interviews |
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Providing tax preparation and financial planning assistance to Blavin Scholars |
Providing a card and gift to a Blavin Scholar on their birthday |
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Connecting Blavin Scholars to career or internship opportunities |
Donating items for welcome baskets for incoming and current Blavin Scholars |
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Providing academic tutoring |
Donating general health and wellness items for get well kits |
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Providing medical and dental services |
Donating basic school supplies and snacks for finals care packages |
Complete the Volunteer Interest Form or contact Miriam Connolly, Blavin Scholars Program Campus Coach and Volunteer Program Coordinator for more information!
To help the Blavin Scholars Program continue making a difference in the lives of University of Michigan students who have experienced time in foster care, please consider making a gift.
