Marcy Houses Memorial Scholarship Fund Inc

More Scholarships and Mentoring for Bed-Stuy Students

We're excited to announce that we've expanded our reach!  Students from any NYCHA development in Brooklyn's Bedford Stuyvesant community can now apply for our scholarships!  This expansion means more young people and adults alike can access support for post-secondary education (including college or trade school), especially those from the following housing projects: Marcy Houses, Sumner Houses, Tompkins Houses, Armstrong Houses, and Lafayette Gardens! 

Our scholarship program provides not only financial support but also personalized mentorship and meaningful community outreach, all with one goal in mind: helping low-income Bed-Stuy residents pursue post-secondary education because it is such an important avenue for escaping poverty!  There is also a growing body of research that makes and association between income and gun violence.

The average income of Marcy residents in 2020 was approximately $28,000, so we know there is an urgent need.  And over 40% of Marcy residents are between the ages of 18 and 50.  Extrapolating this data to the other Bed-Stuy developments leads to the very safe conclusion that there are thousands of potential candidates for post-secondary education right here in Bed-Stuy.  Our program welcomes any resident who is pursuing post-secondary education, regardless of age. 

HOW WE'RE REACHING OUT

We're connecting with students in high school, recent grads, and adults returning to school after a break. Our outreach uses:

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  Social media, including student stories posted on YouTube (@marcyvoices)
  


• Print media and flyers posted in key locations


• Workshops with high schools and community groups


• On-the-ground interactions led by our team

YOUR SUPPORT CAN TRANSFORM LIVES!

Our expanded outreach and scholarship goals require additional funding, and we can't do this without the help of compassionate supporters like you.  Please join us in this mission to make post-secondary education accessible to low-income Bed-Stuy residents.  Together, we can open doors to brighter futures!