Investing in Avenue Scholars Des Moines:
Empowering Futures, Strengthening Our Community
True community growth begins with the empowerment of its students.
Avenue Scholars Des Moines offers a unique opportunity to invest in both the futures of our scholars and the growth of our community. By supporting Avenue Scholars, you’re helping underserved students overcome barriers and reach their potential, ultimately benefiting central Iowa as a whole.
Transforming Lives: Your investment provides students with the resources they need to succeed, setting them on a path to becoming successful community members.
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Strengthening the Workforce: As these students graduate, they will contribute to a more skilled local workforce, helping central Iowa thrive in sectors like healthcare, skilled trades/manufacturing, automotive/transportation, technology, and business.
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Building a Connected Community: Scholars will invest in the community with fresh ideas and a commitment to its growth, strengthening central Iowa’s appeal and vitality.
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Sustaining Long-Term Growth: By investing, you're fostering lasting change and ensuring a bright future for not only our scholars but also our communities.
The Return on Investment:
While the financial return on investment in Avenue Scholars isn’t measured in traditional monetary terms, the impact is clear and lasting. Investing in Avenue Scholars is investing in the future—stronger, more resilient individuals, a more vibrant local economy, and a better quality of life for everyone in our community.
Invest today! Your support isn’t just changing lives, you’re helping to create a community that thrives for years to come.
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We are grateful for the Investors that help further our mission and make a lasting impact.
Corporate Investors
The following list represents our most esteemed corporate investors, whose support has been crucial in helping Avenue Scholars fulfill our mission.
Contact Mary Core to find out about investment opportunities. mcore@avescholarsdesmoines.org
Notable Investors
Significant contributions from foundations and notable investors have empowered Avenue Scholars to continue providing students with a solid foundation.
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With their support, Avenue Scholars can support students of hope and need, offering them essential guidance and support to overcome barriers. Each student who gains a new perspective opens the door to achieving their future goals.
We are grateful to the following foundations and generous supporters:
Thomas and Linda Koehn Foundation
