Mission: The Bridge Fund
is a community partner with The Lawrence Township School Foundation and is a
dedicated reserve allocated to support deserving students in Lawrence Township,
advocating the opportunity to participate in all school aspects, such as
academics, athletics, extracurricular activities, special projects and other
various events.
History: The Bridge Fund was founded in 2012 by Chad McCune and Mark Pressley to benefit the students of the three Lawrence Township high schools. The
funds have been used to help students pay for book rental fees, clothes needed
for interviews, college tours, college application fees, winter coats, bus &
transportation costs and test fees to include AP, A+ Certification, SAT and ACT
exams.
Since 2014, the fund has grown to include all grade levels in
Lawrence Township adding many thousands of middle and elementary school
students. By expanding the scope of students served, the fund will continue in
the same spirit, but now reach more students providing opportunities that may
not have otherwise be possible.
The Bridge Fund works alongside each of
the schools administrators and counselors to identify the needs of their
students and help them apply for assistance.
Here is how we have helped
students during the 2019 / 2020 school year...
- Nearly $28,000 spent on the
kids helping more than 1,500 students
- 151 students to various
colleges for tours
- 400 student backpacks with
supplies
- AP / IB testing
- SAT/ACT fees
- College application fees
- State certification fees
- Book rental fees
- College scholarships
- Cosmetology kits
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- Athletic equipment & fees
- Indy Go bus passes for after
school events
- Performing Arts fees
- Clothing / shoes / winter
coats
- Medical scrubs
- Cosmetology kits
- Clothing and shoes for
displaced students
- Competition fees
- Yearbooks
- A+ Certification test fees /
Robotics competition
- Family literacy
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"The Bridge Fund allows us to meet
needs both in and beyond the class room for our students at McKenzie... and
allows us to support our students on a more personal level ".
Frank Svarczkopf, Director
of McKenzie Center for innovation and Technology, Retired |
"I just wanted to take a minute to
let you know how thankful I am for The Bridge Fund Scholarship. I was speechless
the night my son received his award. I was so happy for him (and proud)! I know
he will keep you informed during his college years. Many, many thanks"!
Lawrence Township parent |
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