A special note from Tenzin…

stridefoundation — Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:49:00 +0000

One of our students sent me this note the other day. It was so beautifully composed and such a thoughtful letter, that I couldn’t help but share it with all of you…

“I am very fortunate, besieged, excited, ready, and slightly nervous to start my senior year at Washington Irving High School. I would like to thank everyone who has generously and thoughtfully been with me until now. I am so excited to apply to colleges and I am hoping for the best results. Knowing that Stride is supporting me is a great feeling to discover many more opportunities and continue what I have accomplished these past years.” – Tenzin

Hooray! Summer is Over!

stridefoundation — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 14:35:28 +0000

We know that is not what you were probably thinking, but on Thursday, September 8, a new school year will begin for New York City students and we could not be more excited. There will be new opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun for students all over the five boroughs. For Tenzin and Alejandra, who comprise Stride’s founding class, it will be their final year at Washington Irving High School as they prepare to go to college next fall.

“OMG! It feels like just yesterday that I was walking into W.I.H.S and now its my last year… I’m so excited for my Senior year!” – Alejandra

“It’s amazing that I am a Senior this year. I can’t wait to see what this year brings and I’m excited to apply to college!” – Tenzin

This is an exciting time for Stride as well. It seems like just yesterday that we were filling out paperwork to become a 501(c)3 and taking our first steps as an organization by awarding Alejandra and Tenzin the very first scholarships in our history. They were only freshmen then, but now they are seniors and we are incredibly proud of their accomplishments. Both have grown so much as students, as members of the community, and as people over the past few years.

Stride has grown too. We currently have six board members dedicated to strengthening our organization, mentors for each student, and a brand new website. As the new school year begins, we are incredibly excited about what the future holds.

We believe we can help improve the graduation rate in New York City pubic schools by awarding scholarships during the freshmen year and allowing students to focus on their studies secure in the knowledge that their hard work will pay off upon graduation. We are proud to have the faculty and staff of Washington Irving High School as our partners.

Of course, we wouldn’t be where we are today without the help and support of many of you. Your contributions have made a tremendous impact on the future of these students and our organization. We can’t thank you enough for all you have done.

This year we will begin preparing for a new class of Stride scholarship students and we need your help spreading the word. Make sure to visit our Facebook page for news and updates, and follow us on Twitter. As always, we hope to see you at our annual fundraiser, but contributions can also be made anytime in the Donate section of the website.

Thank you for your continued support,

Sincerely,

The Stride Team

Missed the event last night?

stridefoundation — Mon, 31 Jan 2011 17:19:42 +0000

Still want to donate?

Announcing Our Silent Auction…

stridefoundation — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 18:33:50 +0000

As if you didn’t have enough reason to come out and support STRIDE this Sunday at The Soho House…

Here’s a taste of what to expect at this year’s silent auction!

Jewelry from the most fabulous shop on wheels The Style Liner

Hair cut with incredible stylist Patrick Ferarra at Garren Salon

Ice Cream of the Month Club homemade by your favorite guys from GlaceBar

Makeup Application and Eyebrow Styling by Amy Kernahan

Bath Products from The Sideshow Soap Co.

Gift Certificate to Mercat, where they serve up the finest Catalan Cuisine in Soho

2 Theater Tickets to the Vineyard Theater

Facial by Ronni Kolotkin Electrolysis

Mixed case of wine from Yarden importers

STRIDE’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

stridefoundation — Wed, 26 Jan 2011 13:05:42 +0000

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO BUY TICKETS TO STRIDE’S ANNUAL EVENT at The Soho House…

CLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS

What are We Doing?

Helping at-risk youths see the value in education by awarding college scholarships in the Freshman year

How does it Work?

The students are required to give back to their communities, school, and peers by voluteering, and maintaining a exemplary grade-point average. We show them the opportunity, they have to grasp it.

How are We Doing?

We have 2 students in the program currently – graduating in 2013! We are looking to take on our next class this year – and we need your help to do it.

Give a student the opportunity that they wouldn’t otherwise have – help NYC schools, and enrich the lives of this hard-working youth

Open-Bar Cocktails followed by a private screening of the groundbreaking documentary:

“Waiting For Superman”

from ”An Inconvenient Truth” director, Davis Guggenheim

ALL TICKETS ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE

5pm - Doors open at the Soho House

7pm – Exclusive screening of “Waiting For Superman”

WHAT TO EXPECT THIS YEAR

Debut of STRIDE’S new website!

Silent Auction for Scholarships!

Meet and Greet with Stride students!

STRIDE’S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

stridefoundation — Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:05:36 +0000

PURCHASE YOUR TICKET’S TODAY

Join us at The Soho House on January 30th, 2011 at 5pm

Click HERE to purchase your tickets!

OUR HISTORY

stridefoundation — Mon, 10 Jan 2011 18:32:29 +0000

STRIDE is a high school scholarship program concept conceived by Chloe Kaplan Hall in 2007. Fully aware of the disconnect between students in urban high schools and their understanding of the future awaiting them in college, Chloe developed a program that would not only support students’ efforts to successfully complete high school, but also assist them in being able to attain college degrees.

2008 proved to be a big year for Stride. Chloe welcomed friend and fellow New Yorker, Sabina Breece, to the project and together they were able to grow Stride to the burgeoning non-profit that exists today. Over the course of that year, the girls teamed up with Washington Irving Public High School in NYC’s Union Square to recruit the first class of students. Additionally, Chloe and Sabina worked tirelessly to compile all the forms and documents necessary to not only incorporate Stride but to get 501c3 status – making Stride a legitimate not for profit foundation just as the year came to a close.

In the winter of 2009, Stride Leadership and Washington Irving High School faculty selected the very first class of students into the program; two high school freshman students with incredible drive and promise.

Today, Stride boasts a dedicated board of six dynamic individuals, all of whom works diligently to engage and educate the community in efforts to raise funds for future students.

SUPPORT STRIDE!

stridefoundation — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:56:09 +0000

PLEASE SUPPORT STRIDE’S

COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

BY DONATING TODAY

SAVE THE DATE

stridefoundation — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:38:31 +0000

STAY TUNED FOR DETAILS ABOUT STRIDE’S

UPCOMING FUNDRAISER AT

THE SOHO HOUSE

DATE: January 30th, 2011 at 5pm

WHAT TO LOOK FORWARD TO

An exclusive screening about education!

Meet and talk to Stride’s students!

Silent Auction!

A word from our students…

stridefoundation — Wed, 15 Dec 2010 15:29:19 +0000

Alejandra and Tenzin, Stride’s inaugural class of high school students, are in the midst of their junior years and are excelling! Below we share some of their reflections on what they’ve accomplished thus far.

Dear Stride,

First of all, I would like to wish you a joyful holiday and a happy new year, full of happiness and prosperity. Lots of wonderful things have happened in my life that I hope to continue to impact my future. I hope I will be able to share with you as a new year comes even more good news!

I am giving my best effort in my studies, and I took advantage of the opportunities I have discovered. I got accepted into S-PREP at Columbia University, and I attend there on Saturdays and take Physiology and SAT Math Prep classes since October. Through this program, I recently got accepted into the Columbia University Pipeline Program sponsored by the Charles Drew Premedical Society where I have a mentor from Columbia University. Over the summer, it was very nice to go back to Sloan Kettering and work there as a patient escort. I am grateful for the people I met this year and I am thankful to my family for always supporting me. I am also thankful to my mentor, Roberta, for always being there for me and for the entire Stride’s members. I would like to take this moment and thank you for being part of the Stride foundation and helping students like me turn my dreams a little closer to being realities.

Best Wishes, Tenzin Yingsal

___

Dear Stride,

Here are some of the things that I can be proud of from this past year:

1. My dance studio won entertainer of the year in our “That’sEntertainment Dance Nationals”

2. I got accepted to do an externship with 1st grade students and have been enjoying working with the kids, especially since teaching is my passion

3. I got a 95 in my math class 1st marking period

4. I received a small scholarship in my dance studio which helped to cover the cost of the classes that I take

5. I got asked to dance in Washington Irving High School’s Christmas Show

Thank you for all of your continued support.

Sincerely, Alejandra Romero