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Just in Time for the Holidays

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 16:54:46 +0000

Season Greetings from Touhey Associate’s

Thank YOU!

Touhey Associates for the Beautiful Flowers.

Why Stop Now

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Mon, 03 Dec 2012 18:41:27 +0000

Ben Casselman, author of The Cost of Dropping Out: Struggle with Big Debt, No Degree (WSJ) article gave astonishing statistics on college dropping out rates. .

“According to a 2011 study by Complete College America, an Indiana-based nonprofit, the six-year graduation rate for full-time students is just 45.2% for low-income students, 39.9% for African Americans and 27% for students 25 or older when they enroll”

Labor Department.

What does this mean? More students are dropping out of college than completing a degree program. The article states from the ” U.S Department of Labor, 34 million Americans over 25 years old have some college credit but haven’t received a diploma, a rate that grew by roughly 700,00 people over the past three years”

Dropping out of college does not only hinder your chances of furthering your education but can ultimately affect your chances of employment and long-term debt.

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar is proud to report our scholars are graduating High School at an above rate than Troy, Albany and Schenectady average. 65% percent of our scholars go on to college and graduate with a degree. Our program targets several levels that can positively affect a child’s education; Mentoring, Tutoring, Financial Support and now housing with the recent partnership with Habitat for Humanity.

We encourage students to join an apply to fellowship & Opportunity programs to help with other aspects of education that can ultimately increase your chances of graduation.

Winter Stipend Distribution Event

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:35:13 +0000

On January 3rd 2013, Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar will be hosting our 3rd Stipend Distribution Event. This event will feature undergrads, grads, friends, family joining to celebrate at 3 Pine West Plaza for dinner and networking.

Jonathan Ouckama, College Scholar Retention Coordinator will be disturbing stipends to scholars that have successfully completed their semester at college. We also would like to have more college representative to talk about opportunities at the graduate school level. In past we have had representatives from both The College of Saint Rose and Union College.

You can RSVP for this event, by emailing Jonathan Ouckama at actforyouth04@aol.com

Annual Report

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Fri, 30 Nov 2012 16:30:58 +0000

2012 Annual Report

New beginnings and a strong ending! Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar is proud to release our 2012 Annual Report just in time for the holiday Season.

We have wonderful news on the progress toward matching incoming sophomores and their families with brand new Habitat for Humanity homes though the Habitat for Humanity Capital District collaboration.

Mr. Kevin M. Reilly Senior Financial Advisor, Key Private Bank becomes the third Chair of the Board in July 2012 and continuing our connections with the Siena College VISTA Fellow program with Monee English joining staff as the Program Assistant.

We are pleased to announce June 2012 we graduated 30 seniors who went on to local and nationwide Colleges and Universities. Click here Read more about the CRSAS progress over the last fiscal year, scholar testimonies and more.

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:21:29 +0000

Dr. Susan Scrimshaw, president of the sage colleges stands with her 7 students from capital region sponsor-a-scholar who will be attending Russell sage college in the fall. Dr. Scrimshaw gave the opening remarks and the invocation at the annual graduation which was held on June 13th at the Albany Marriott hotel. Also in attendance was her husband Alan stern who mentored Troy high school graduate Tyler Gant who will be attending RIT in the fall. The seven women attending sage is the largest group to attend from CRSAS - so far. They will be studying nursing, education and business.

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:37:28 +0000

As the day trickles to an end, fireworks light up all across the country, and family and friends gather to bond with one another. May you all have an enjoyable, safe evening!

2nd Stipend Distribution Event

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:09:57 +0000

On May 31st, 2012, 40 Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar undergrads, grads, friends, family and wives got together at 3 Pine West Plaza for dinner and networking. Jonathan was the big hit as he distributed stipend checks to about 15 of the students. We also had a representative from The College of Saint Rose to talk about the opportunities at the graduate school level. All had a great time, all were encouraged to remember CRSAS as they go off on their careers and give back so more can benefit. We will roll out the “Change for change” campaign a few months before our annul appeal, giving all the students a chance to learn how to support the program that has done so much for them!

Successful Celebratory Breakfast & Panel Discussion

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Fri, 01 Jun 2012 13:04:12 +0000

On Wednesday May 30th, at the Holiday Inn Express, in Albany, Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar had a successful Celebratory Breakfast & Panel Discussion event with the Capital District Habitat for Humanity. The two organizations announced their collaboration to a room full of supporters, including: current Scholars, donors, Board members, community members, and the family receiving the first home! The panelist discussed the joint venture and explained how the collaboration will help children and their families get a better education paired with a new home.

Thank you to the panelist, the Holiday Inn Express staff, and all the guest!

Want to learn more?

Click HERE to check out the NEWSCHANNEL 13 Education Spotlight interview about the collaboration.

These organizations have come together to provide economically disadvantaged families a Habitat Home and their students with a scholarship towards a college degree. If you want to be apart of this collaboration:

Contact Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar at (518) 935-1045

Or Contact Capital District Habitat for Humanity at (518) 462-2993

Senioritis

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 16 May 2012 18:04:22 +0000

Were you the student who didn’t want to do anything but have fun the last year of high school? You may have never even thought of how it effected your life. Before Senioritis takes its toll on a teen in your life, check out this post on Senioritis.

Never too late to gain new skills!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:26:51 +0000

Are you interested in learning new skills that can help you grow personally and professionally? Below are upcoming workshops held by one of our supporters – Endorphin Business Center.

Don’t miss out on these opportunities. Click here to submit your registration!

Workshop Schedule

Email Marketing Best Practices & Getting Started with Constant Contact Email Marketing

Thursday May 17, 2012 from 8:15 AM to 11:00 AM EDT
Email Marketing Workshop & Training Day: In one day, we combine the Power of Email Marketing training workshop with all the best practices and strategy for using email as a tool for getting high quality prospects, customers and members, with a hands-on training session on using Constant Contact’s powerful email, event and survey marketing tools.
Berkshire Bank, Colonie Branch

Workshop: The Entrepreneurs Guide to Start up Financing

Thursday May 31, 2012 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM EDT
An overview of the start-up financing cycle for emerging entrepreneurs. A basic guide and overview of how to successfully obtain financing for your new business endeavor. Well cover everything from bootstrapping to angel and venture capital and provide the information needed to increase your ability to obtain financing.
Grandslam Alley

Workshop: Using LinkedIn for Business

Friday June 1, 2012 from 8:15 AM to 10:30 AM EDT
We will show you how to best build a professional profile and a company page and then show you the real power of LinkedIn. Well discover strategies for using groups, building connections, using the information found in LinkedIn for sales and business development and many tools, applications and other tips of real LinkedIn power users.
Berkshire Bank, Colonie Branch

What is a CRSAS Mentor?

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 02 May 2012 01:39:17 +0000

Last night we had a successful Mentor Information Session. Albany High School Scholar students, along with their parents, tutors, and mentors all gathered for a presentation on college preparation. At Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar we are dedicated to assisting our Scholars get to and through college successfully. This is a big task that requires the help of the parents, academic coordinators, tutors, staff and most importantly the mentors. Mentors challenge the Scholars to go for bigger and better ventures, encourage them to meet their highest dreams, counsel them during the lows and highs life brings, support them on their many activities, review their academic progress, and offer life lessons. So what is a CRSAS Mentor? A CRSAS Mentor makes up all of these components, along with being confidants, advisors, and life coaches. This is what it means to be a CRSAS Mentor.

To find out how you can be a mentor today, visit http://www.crsas.org, or call (518) 935-1045.

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar thanks all our Mentor

for their continuous devotion to the Scholars and the program!

Hiring An Ex

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 16:18:55 +0000

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to work with your spouse or best friend? Do you think it’ll be a blast as you partner together in projects and even carpool together? As exciting as this thought may seem, only few can conquer this goal through patience and good communication! And lets not forget the common saying ‘Distance make the heart grow fonder’. What if you separate from an Ex and they ask you to assist them with employment at your workplace? You may find that you’re quick to lend a hand, and think it’ll be a wonderful experience. BUT WAIT!!! Before you do so, take a look at the Hiring An Ex article by Anita Clew

We won't give up hope!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 14:11:41 +0000

As many non-profit organizations have struggled these past years due to the state of the economy, we’ve all threaded forward for the sake of our community. However, should organization assisting African-American teenagers rethink their entire mission simply due to stereotypes of the Black community? Check out this article from The Root to find out more of the recent studies. As for Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, we’ll continue to help economically disadvantaged young men and women, because we believe in who they are not what the world says they ought to be!

There Is a Travon in Every Community…. (youngworldprep.wordpress.com)

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 16:01:23 +0000

On behalf of everyone at Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, we thank Endorphin Business Center for their continued support.

Check Out the full story here: EBC – Supports CRSAS – FEB 2012

Mrs. Barnet will be missed!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:50:46 +0000

A couple of weeks ago Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar lost an important member of our family. Mary Barnet, the wife of our late founder Bill Barnet passed away at age 95. When Bill was alive and involved in the day-to-day SAS activities Mary was always by his side. After Bill passed away Mary kept an active involvement in the program, whether it was attending the annual breakfasts, the countless graduations or gathering the troops at her home at the Beverwyck. This fall Mary hosted a tea that over 75 guests attended. Mary’s passion for the SAS students never wavered. When she received a note from one of her very own scholars she couldn’t have been prouder if it was one of her own grand children. Each year Mary saw to it that every graduate went off to college with a dictionary which they always received at graduation. This years graduation will be a special tribute to all Mary has done to make all of our lives better, not only the SAS students. Following is the obituary that appeared in the paper. The next time you go to look up a word in the dictionary remember Mary’s smile and that twinkle in her eye that will never be forgotten…

Black History continues on...

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 18:52:06 +0000

On this last day of February, we take a look at the notable Michael Johnson. Johnson is the only runner to have defended his Olympic title in the 400meter, as it’s rare for runners to win twice in a row. Now a retired American sprinter, he still holds the World and Olympic record for fastest 400meter and 4 x 400meter relay, and is the only Olympic contestant to have won the 200meter and Indoor 400meter races in the same year. He’s tied in history with Carl Lewis with an accumulated 8 gold medals for most medals won by a runner in history. Yet Johnson is still considered one of the greatest long sprinters in the history of track and field, worldwide. So is Michael the world’s fastest man? You be the judge; check out the video when he Breaks the Record, and read his Story.

Although this is the last day of Black History Month 2012, there will be many more accomplishments, stories, and memories from the Black culture all around the world. So take a time out of your busy schedule to find out what’s new in the world of Black History!

History of Track & Field (christostriathlon1.wordpress.com)
How an Olympic Runner Is Making an F1 Team Faster (wired.com)

A sad day in Black History

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:39:10 +0000

On this day in 1965, Malcolm X, a powerful civil rights leader, was assassinated. Malcolm X was quite outspoken about the need for a better livelihood for African-Americans. He believed in doing all that it took to get a fair chance, even if that involved violence. What he ultimately wanted was equality for all! Soon he realized that violence doesn’t need to be an option and began to announce it to the public. Sadly, his revelation was short lived. On February 21, 1965 Malcolm X was assassinated at the Audubon Ballroom in Manhattan, where he was about to deliver a speech. Click here to read the biography and watch a short video.

Feb. 21, 1965 | Malcolm X Is Assassinated by Black Muslims (learning.blogs.nytimes.com)
Photos: Malcolm X Killed 47 years Ago (abcnews.go.com)

This Day in Black History

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:35:37 +0000

Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier, Philadelphia, PA, 2003 (Photo credit: cliff1066™)

This day in Black History in 1970, Joe Frazier knocks out Jimmy Ellis to become world heavyweight champion.

Find out just how it happened here.

Boxer Smokin’ Joe Frazier dead at the age of 67 (vancouversun.com)

The birth of the Super Soaker...

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 02:16:06 +0000

The birth of the Super Soaker…

Check out our Facebook page to learn more about Lonnie G. Johnson, the African-American inventor of the Super Soaker.

Faces of Black History – Lonnie G. Johnson (mercxue.com)

The start of Black History Month

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:33:28 +0000

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The start of Black History Month

This day in February 1926 marked the first “Negro History Week”, founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Titled the ”Father of Black History”, Dr. Woodson wanted all to know how important African-Americans were to American & World history. He organized the annual celebration of Negro History Week, held the second week in February. In 1976 the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now called the Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, extended the week to a month-long observance.

Also check out Dr. Woodson’s story here.

February is Black History Month – Black Women in America: Culture and History (dublinlibrary.wordpress.com)
Celebrating Black History Month! (customizedgirl.com)

Barack Obama named president of the Harvard Law Review

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 02:22:05 +0000

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Barack Obama named president of the Harvard Law Review

This nation’s first African-American president came a long way. This day in history in 1990, President Barack Obama became the first African-American president of the Harvard Law Review.

Let's Celebrate Black History Month!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 20:52:56 +0000

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As we enter February, we’re embracing the annual celebration of Black History in America and around the world. This day in history Azie Taylor Morton was born in 1936. As an African-American teacher, politician, and cabinet member she was not one to give up as she climbed to the top in her education and career. Check her out here.

What are you hoping to satisfy in your life? Morton was an example of what hard work and determination could lead to. We’ve heard it many times before, but the message still stands: Don’t give up on your dreams!

Black History Month: The History of Black History Month (examiner.com)

Successful stipend distribution event!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 14:25:08 +0000

On January 3, 2012, at the CRSAS office, we had a very energized group of 50 people including: current college students; alumni; family members; Board members and staff. We ate, had a great time catching up on student success and all had a chance to hear about opportunities and scholarships available to them at Union Graduate College! Thanks to Carol Maxwell from Union, for her time and effort.

Happy New Year!

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 23:16:32 +0000

December marked the completion of the first semester for many of our college scholars. We look back on 2011 excited to have worked for such remarkable and talented students. For the new year and beyond, we look forward to doubling our efforts and providing even greater opportunities for our scholars. We wish all the Scholars, Alumni, Mentors, Academic Coordinators, Guidance Counselors, family and friends:

Peace, Good Health, and Happiness for 2012 and years to come.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CDPHP 2013 Charity of Choice Repentant

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 15:27:36 +0000

Capital region Sponsor-A-Scholar is proud to be CDPHP 2013 Charity of Choice recipient. CDPHP long term supporters of CRSAS will launch a year-long fundraising campaign on behalf of the organizations’ Sheridan Hollow collaboration and will begin to recruit employees to serve as student mentors and construction crew members. As nonprofits move toward more collaborations and partnerships we are pleased to accept this acknowledgment for our recent partnership in with Habitat for Humanity Capital District.

With this partnership students of families that qualify for Habitat’s homeowner program may also apply to Sponsor-A-Scholar program to access college prep support and guidance, weekly homework sessions, mentorship, and training from tenth through college. We hope to not only serve students but to impact all variables that contribute to a child’s education.

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Just in Time for the Holidays

Season Greetings from Touhey Associate’s

Thank YOU!

Touhey Associates for the Beautiful Flowers.

Why Stop Now

Winter Stipend Distribution Event

Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2nd Stipend Distribution Event

Successful Celebratory Breakfast & Panel Discussion

Senioritis

Never too late to gain new skills!

Workshop Schedule

What is a CRSAS Mentor?

Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar thanks all our Mentor

for their continuous devotion to the Scholars and the program!

Hiring An Ex

We won't give up hope!

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On behalf of everyone at Capital Region Sponsor-A-Scholar, we thank Endorphin Business Center for their continued support.

Mrs. Barnet will be missed!

Black History continues on...

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Successful stipend distribution event!

Happy New Year!

Peace, Good Health, and Happiness for 2012 and years to come.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

CDPHP 2013 Charity of Choice Repentant

Thank You CDPHP!