Back This Month Only: Kent Station's Earning Dollars for Scholars Program - Make College Dreams Happen
Kent Station's Earning Dollars for Scholars scholarship fundraiser is back. Now in its fourth year, this popular, shopper-friendly program has helped Kent Station award 11 scholarships totaling over $15,000.
Online, March 9, 2010 (Newswire.com) - Kent Station's Earning Dollars for Scholars scholarship fundraiser is back. Now in its fourth year, this popular, shopper-friendly program has helped Kent Station award 11 scholarships totaling over $15,000. The scholarships benefit Kent area high school graduates attending Green River Community College. In many cases, the scholarships provide money for college for students who couldn't afford to go otherwise.
After receiving her scholarship in 2009 Miranda Green said, "I am honored to be one of the recipients of the Kent Station Scholarship. Thanks to [Kent Station's] support, I am the first in my family to attend college. Without this scholarship, I would not be able to go to college."
This year Earning Dollars for Kent Scholars expanded its scholarship package to include a grant that is awarded to a GRCC student who created the visual graphics for this annual fundraiser. This year's grant winner is Ella Shkurina, a second year student at Green River Community College.
How does Kent Station's Earning Dollars for Scholars fundraiser work? Visit participating Kent Station merchants from March 1 through 31 to enter to win one of ten Kent Station gift cards, ranging from $25 to $500. Shoppers can enter once at each participating merchant and, for each entry, Kent Station will donate $1 to the Kent Station-Green River Community College Scholarship Fund. The winners of the gift card drawing will be selected at random on April 5, 2010.
"Kent Station is proud to be able to partner with our stores, restaurants, and the community to provide scholarship money for local high school graduates," Sommer Ueda, Kent Station marketing coordinator, said. "Green River Community College offers a number of programs for students to get a quality education, and we're glad we can help make that available to Kent students."
The community's participation allows Kent Station to give local students a chance at a continued education. The more entries received, the more scholarships provided and the more chances shoppers have to win! Please help to make college dreams happen.
"This program is really a win-win for everyone. The GRCC Foundation is thrilled to partner with Kent Station to support educational opportunities for youth in our community," said Beth Gatzke.
"Last year, the Dollars for Scholars program provided four of almost 160 scholarships given to students at Green River Community College. With the help of community members like Kent Station, our scholarship program and our community will continue to grow," she added.
For a list of participating merchants and complete details of the Earning Dollars for Scholars program, visit http://KentStation.com or call Sommer Ueda at 253-856-2301.
Located on 18 acres in the heart of downtown Kent, Kent Station is an urban shopping village developed by Seattle-based Tarragon Development Company. The 470,000 sq. ft., mixed-use development features locally-owned and national retail stores, professional office space, and dining and entertainment, including a 14-screen AMC Theatres Cineplex and a branch campus of Green River Community College.