I have chosen the Asylee Women’s Enterprise as the organization that I would like to focus on for my grant proposal. For my proposal, I would like to collect book bags and fill them with educational and fun items for children. This would provide them with something to take home and further their learning.
The money could be used to purchase the book bags and items to fill such as books, coloring, stuffed animals or other items. I would like to have an event on campus where students come to stuff the book bags and prepare them. The event could be held in Rockland Banquet and the items would be pre-purchased. While the students stuff the bags, AWE could have speakers, asylum seekers or representatives speak to us and educate the students. This way, students could learn about who they are helping and questions. If funds allow, food could even be provided for this event. I think this would be a great way to physically help AWE and educate students who are on campus. If we are able to properly market this event, we could have a great student turn out.