Christopher Parente

Paying it forward: Rebounding together

Fundraising for Partnership to Educate and Advance Kids
US$1,675
raised of US$5,000 target
by 9 supporters
Paying it forward: Rebounding together

Story

I have been involved with PEAK for over 8 years now, first as a mentor and now as a member of the Board.  I have witnessed first-hand how successful this program is and how it changes the lives of the young women and men of Chicago who are fortunate enough to obtain a PEAK scholarship.  My mentee (Oscar, class of 2017) is now a Junior in college and he is thriving not just academically, but in all aspects of his life.  Oscar is on his way to a career in public service because he recognizes the importance of giving back to his community.  The only limit on the power of PEAK to change the lives of other children in Chicago who are desperate for an opportunity to succeed is the amount of money we have available for PEAK scholarships.  Please help me reach my $5,000 goal and know that every dollar you give is being invested in the future of Chicago.  Help us change Chicago. Help us change the world.

Chris


About the campaign

Paying it forward: Rebounding together

About the charity

Since 1998, PEAK has focused on an often overlooked Chicago’s youth: academically average students from our city’s most challenging and under-served neighborhoods. Through a rigorous interview process, we look to identify incoming freshmen who demonstrate the grit, ability and desire necessary to flourish in life if only given financial, educational and personal support through their high school years. For over 20 years now, PEAK has proven successful in changing life’s narrative for hundreds of scholars. PEAK's unique approach combines a four-year full-tuition high school scholarship with an award-winning mentoring program. PEAK mentors are paired with a scholar at the start of freshman year and commit to this 1:1 relationship for all four years. Since inception, PEAK has partnered with Holy Trinity High School, a Brothers of the Holy Cross School. All of our scholars receive a rigorous values-based education in Holy Trinity's nurturing and academically challenging environment.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$1,675.00
Online donations
US$1,675.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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