Rise & Shine 2020
Friends of Our Lady of Grace Senior High School,
Thank you for your interest and investment in Our Lady of Grace Senior High School in Ghana (OLAG).
After receiving news of cancellation of all events from Interlachen Country Club, where we would normally host our annual RISE & SHINE Breakfast scholarship fundraiser, we needed an alternative approach to this invaluable partnership. This is why you’re hearing from us today: to invite you to participate in our 2020 RISE & SHINE Scholarship Fund campaign. We have set our financial goal at $400,000 this year.
As we all learn how to navigate these unprecedented times, we pray that all is well for you and you’re your loved ones. Our hearts also go out to OLAG as they respond to the local reality of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Pandemic & OLAG
Here is an overview of how they were impacted:
March 12: COVID-19 Hit Ghana, West Africa. Students and teachers were sent home.
March 16: The country was locked down and its borders were closed.
June 1: President Nana Akufo-Addo partly re-opened the country’s schools with pandemic preparedness guidelines.
June 12: Third-year students (OLAG seniors) returned to campus in order to work toward the completion of their national exams and graduation. The school received high marks for their use of safety measures.
The primary goal of reopening the school was to prevent the loss of access to continuing education for OLAG seniors and protect their dreams for the future.
Please enjoy this short inspiring video featuring our OLAG students and getting an update from Father Sylvester, OLAG Headmaster.
The severe emotional, educational, and financial impact of the pandemic on families and students means that your support of our 2020 Rise & Shine Scholarship Fund campaign is more critical now than ever before. You can give these kids hope, breathing new life and opportunity into their personal life, family, community and our world.
The Impact of Your Gift
All of the children at OLG Senior High School are partners with you. Each of them, and their families, pay part of the tuition cost. Everyone plays a role in securing the future success of the learner and the school. Your tax-deductible gift to the Rise & Shine Scholarship Fund assists students seeking the life-transforming education provided by OLAG SHS Ghana, West Africa.
Will you join us in reaching our goal of raising $400,000 in scholarships this year?
$2,500 SCHOLARSHIP
Covers the full cost of educating a boarding student for one year
$7,500 SCHOLARSHIP
Would carry a student through the 3 years of a Ghanaian high school education
All donations are appreciated and aid in educating bright students of need.
100% of your donation goes to the OLAG Rise and Shine scholarship fund.
How to Donate
Donate quickly and easily online using the button below. You will be taken to our secure donation website.
Or, if you prefer, you can download a donation form and mail a check to:
OLG - RISE & SHINE
5071 Eden Avenue
Edina, MN 55436
Please make your check payable to OLG and write “Rise & Shine” in the memo line.
Thank You!
On behalf of the students, we thank you for your belief in them and your continued support which helps them to rise into the world and shine brightly!
