In just a few months, the Stephen Long-Worcester High Pioneers (SL-WHP) organization achieved significant milestones, demonstrating our commitment to supporting African American students from Worcester County through education. Here is a summary of our accomplishments:
01.
501(c)(3) Nonprofit Status
SL-WHP has attained 501(c)(3) nonprofit status, enabling tax-deductible donations, fostering increased public support for our causes, and securing financial stability.
02.
$10,000 Raised for Scholarships
In just over a year, SL-WHP has raised over $10,000 specifically for scholarships for deserving African American students from Worcester County, showcasing its adeptness in resource mobilization.
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Successful Participation in Giving Tuesday Campaign
In November 2023, SL-WHP engaged in the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore’s Giving Tuesday Campaign, raising over $2,000, highlighting our collaboration with local partners and our ability to utilize collective giving events for effective fundraising.
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Inaugural Scholarship Awarded
In December 2023, SL-WHP awarded its first $1,000 scholarship to Mr. Amir Harmon, a Snow Hill, Maryland resident and computer science major at Morgan State University, initiating our program supporting exceptional individuals in their educational endeavors.
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Media Recognition
The inaugural scholarship award ceremony garnered extensive media attention, with coverage on the front page of the January 19, 2024, edition of The Baltimore Times and a feature in The Daily Times on January 21, 2024, spotlighting SL-WHP’s impact and the recipient’s accomplishments.
06.
Endowment of Scholarship Funds
SL-WHP strategically endowed its scholarship funds through the Community Foundation of the Eastern Shore, ensuring long-term sustainability and guaranteeing ongoing support for future generations of African American students from Worcester County.
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Established Memorial Scholarships
SL-WHP broadened its scholarship program by creating multiple memorial scholarships, enabling families to contribute $500 or more to establish scholarships in memory of their loved ones, a move that honors legacies while inviting tax-deductible contributions, thus enhancing the scholarship program’s impact on the community.