The New Community Service Newsletter
Atlantic Housing Foundation Celebrates Graduates
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Through hard work and dedication, the Spring 2020 Graduate scholarship recipients have helped make a difference each and every year by contributing 40 hours of community service, some going above and beyond that each year, for a total of more than 5,120 hours of service. The graduates volunteer their time at local animal shelters, food pantries, elementary schools, Boys and Girls Clubs, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations around the country. This edition of the New Community Service News is dedicated to celebrating these graduates, and the new recipients of the Atlantic Housing Foundation Fall 2020 scholarship.
Pictured above, Titus Moten, recent graduate from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies, proudly shows off his Texas State University Alumni shirt. Titus participated in the Student Volunteer Connection, among other organizations, during his time at Texas State, and he says, "I volunteer more than 40 hours, but only 40 hours are documented" each semester. According to Titus, "
This scholarship has allowed me to focus on the important parts of college, grades and classes. Without the stress of wondering how I will afford rent every month made my college experience so much more enjoyable". When asked if there was anything else he would like to share with other scholarship recipients he said, "Do well in school, enjoy your experience, and count your blessings". Titus has signed up for the first ever scholarship ambassador program at Atlantic Housing Foundation, which will start in the Fall 2020 scholarship cycle. Way to go above and beyond, Titus! We are looking forward to hearing about all the great accomplishments in your future.
The Atlantic Housing Foundation is committed to excellence in service and a focus on giving back to the community. We operate under a set of core values that drive our business goals and everyday operations. These are:
Excellence
Continuous Improvement
Accountability
Investing in Human Capital
Integrity
Teamwork
Passion for Service
This commitment shines through in all that we do. Atlantic Housing Foundation cares about our residents, staff and partners. Please reach out to us if you have a comment, question, or concern at
questions@atlantichousing.org
. We are here for you!
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A.V.I.D. , Advancement Via Individual Determination
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Each scholarship cycle Atlantic Housing Foundation partners with AVID to provide information nationwide to students regarding the available scholarship opportunities. In 2020 we continued this partnership and awarded nine AVID students with scholarships with a total award over $100,000. Please see the video to find out more about this great program.
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Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas
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The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Dallas, along with the Eagle Scholar program Director, Janet Morrison-Lane provide information to applicants each year for Atlantic Housing Foundation scholarships. In 2020 Atlantic Housing Foundation awarded 11 Boys and Girls Club members from across the nation with over $130,000 in scholarships. Please see several of our awardees in the video.
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In addition to the above partners, we would like to thank everyone who referred an applicant to our scholarship program in 2020 including, but not limited to: our Resident Services Coordinators, all Community Staff with special thanks to Brenda Goodlin and staff for their extra effort, Arbors of Denton staff, and headquarters employees. Also we would like to thank current and former recipients including James Kimani, La'Moyah Lott, Grace Anne Matocha, and Edwin Sepulveda. We would also like to thank the many AVID instructors, Boys and Girls Club members, and college counselors. Finally, we would like to thank our partner, Minnie Stevens Foundation, for sponsoring us in their compendium which comes out once a year. (Thank you to Daniel Gutierrez for helping Atlantic Housing Foundation get information into the compendium). We appreciate the hard work of everyone who make the Atlantic Housing Foundation scholarships possible.
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Spring 2020 Graduates Spotlight
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Meet the Spring 2020 Graduates
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We ask our graduates for feedback on the impact the Atlantic Housing Foundation scholarship has on their college experience, as well as for advice that they might have for future recipients of the scholarship. We would like to share some of their feedback as well as a letter to the foundation from one of the recipients.
What impact did the Atlantic Housing Foundation Scholarship have for your college career?
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I was having a difficult time with finances and I was already stressed about school. This scholarship allowed me to finish well and become the first in my family to get a college degree
" - Sarah Gatten, Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science
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It made me know that someone believed in me. Having that support meant a lot to me and always made me push harder to succeed." -
Paige South, Baylor University, Bachelor of Science
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The biggest impact the Atlantic Foundation Scholarship had on my life was that it allowed me to not worry as much about the cost of schooling, which took a lot off my plate" -
Cheryl Fergerson, Washington and Jefferson College, Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics
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Letter from Artelis Alfonso, University of Florida, Bachelors in Business Administration:
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Dear Atlantic Housing Foundation,
I wanted to take a moment to thank you all the staff in The Atlantic Housing Foundation for making my undergraduate career more special, and for giving me the opportunity/resources to graduate from one of the top universities in the state. I truly appreciate the support. I couldn't have done it without the scholarship I received from the Atlantic Housing Foundation Family.
Attentively,
Arletis Alfonso"
And to the Spring 2020 Graduates the Atlantic Housing Foundation family says, "we wish you all the best and much success in the years to come!"
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Fall 2020 Scholarship Recipients
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Meet the Fall 2020 Cycle Awardees
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Last year, Atlantic Housing Foundation gave over one million dollars in scholarships to deserving young men and women. In 2020 Atlantic Housing Foundation awarded 21 housing and 22 academic awards for close to a million dollars in awards once again for the second year. Please join us in welcoming the the Fall 2020 cycle awardees:
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Named Scholarship Awardees:
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Ahmed McLemore, Oberlin College, Jazz Performance
Bart Marantz Legacy
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Jalette Roberts, Liberty University, Teaching
Sharon Murphy Excellence
(Resident)
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Deja Primes, Prairie View A & M University, Nursing
Sharon Whaley Scholarship
(Resident)
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Noora Haghar, University of North Texas, Restaurant and Hotel Management
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Mohammad Faroz, University of Texas at Dallas,Computer Science
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Senselet Biadgelgne, University of North Texas, Kinesiology
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Sarah Gifford, University of Texas at Dallas, Business Administration
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Sydni Coleman, University of Texas at Arlington, Nursing
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Stephanie Chavez, Mountain View College, Nursing
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Evelyn Reyna, University of Texas at Austin, Biology
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Rahmo Bare, Texas Woman's University, Nursing
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Juliann Milks, Texas A& M University at College Station, Biomedical Science
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Sarah Apio, University of North Texas, Interdisciplinary Art and Design Studies
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Patricia Gulley, Houston Community College, Entrepreneurship, Resident
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Twa Bee, University of Texas at Arlington, Political Science
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Not pictured: Miriam Vallejo. Please watch our Facebook page for this student announcement.
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Brandon Castillo, Sam Houston State University, Mass Communication
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Andrea Ortiz, University of North Texas, Merchandising & Hospitality Management
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Isabela Cuadra, Sam Houston State University, Journalism
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Rebecca Lopez, Sam Houston State University, Music - Performance
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Asia Smith, Sam Houston State University, Athletic Training
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Caleb Carr, Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice
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Karla Ramirez, University of North Texas, Studio Art
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Evangelina Covarrubias, Sam Houston State University, Criminal Justice/Psychology
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Ange Umutoni, Sam Houston State University, Math/Finance
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Lacie Conover, Texas Woman's University, Kinesiology
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Angel Parker, Sam Houston State University, Psychology
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Lucila Catalan Mojica, Texas State University, Interdisciplinary Studies
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Carina Mendez, University of North Texas, Marketing
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Not pictured: Sahian Maissa Salas, Brittany Huner, Lexi De LaRosa, Lydia Jordan. Please watch our Facebook page for these student announcements. You can follow us by clicking the link at the bottom of the page and clicking "Follow" on our page. You can view a map of colleges and universities where our current and past scholarship recipients have attended and find out more about our scholarships by clicking on the button below:
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Congratulations to our Fall 2020 Awardees!
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The Atlantic Housing Foundation Way
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Let Us Know...
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Atlantic Housing Foundation
4770 Iberia Ave
Suite 100
Dallas, Texas 75207
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Communities Transformed. Two words, endless possibilities.
We started on the shores of South Carolina 20 years ago, and over that time we’ve outgrown our Atlantic borders and transformed hundreds of thousands of lives in six states in 45 communities and 35 cities. With a mission to provide all people with a place to call home, regardless of their financial status, age, and mental or physical well-being, we’ve turned those two words into thousands of possibilities.
Our passion for real change, guided by our sometimes imaginative, often innovative and always trusted process, has helped our residents not only improve their own lives, but improve their communities through their transformation.
We are Atlantic Housing Foundation.
As an organization, we aspire to and believe in MAKING A DIFFERENCE. We strive to help and improve the communities where we work and live. We seek to assist our residents improve their lives through education, service, and community.
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Sandie Fauss, Editor
Director of Community Services
Contact:
469-206-8904
To find out more about Atlantic Housing Foundation, click on the links below or visit our website.
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