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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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-Mission
To promote educational advancement within the Hispanic community and provide guidance to all individuals aspiring to attend an accredited university or institution of higher learning.
-Vision
Initiatives for All (IFA) strives to increase college enrollment and degree attainment by providing assistance with financial aid eligibility and educational processes to all individuals, resulting in higher college completion rates within the Hispanic community. -Motto
"If you have the will, we can show you the way" - IFA Houston
-Officers
President: Cynthia Olmedo - cynthia.olmedo@ifahouston.org Treasurer: Luis Sanchez - luis.sanchez@ifahouston.org Secretary: Edith Lopez - edith.lopez@ifahouston.org Feel free to contact us via e-mail or call/text 713-530-4036
http://twitter.com/ifahouston
Look for IFA Houston on facebook for scholarships links, part-time jobs for students, and volunteer opportunities to help build your resume! |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 28 October 2009 17:29 |
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Written by Admin
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Saturday, 09 August 2008 07:49 |
Initiatives for All (IFA) is a non-profit organization that mentors individuals (residents of Harris County) in need of financial resources and guidance in pursuit of higher education. The organization provides hands-on assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/TASFA, assistance with college enrollment applications and procedures, and researching scholarship/grant eligibility.
There are three categories of Service:
(1) High School Preparatory Outreach
- Speaking at High School orientations/events to provide college preparatory advice
(2) College entrance assistance - Career Assessment
- Assistance with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)/TASFA
- Scholarship/Grant Research
- Proofreading services for college entrance and scholarship essays
- Assistance with college applications and enrollment process
(3) Follow-up services - Internship/work experience opportunities
- Retention services
- "Treasure chest" project (coming soon)
*Star IFA representative:
Jennifer Torres
Schools: University of Notre Dame, BA & University of Texas School of Public Health, MPH
IFA Roles: Proofreads submitted entrance essays, Scholarship Research, FASFA completion, Conducts presentations, and attends school/community events. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 23 October 2009 15:45 |
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Written by Admin
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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Initiatives for All (IFA) organization was founded by Cynthia Olmedo in April of 2007 to assist potential college students, regardless of age, income, or ethnicity, to navigate through the mazes of getting into college. The idea for IFA was inspired by her husband, Eduardo Olmedo. He grew up in southeast Houston and attended Jackson Middle School and Stephen F. Austin High School. He proved himself to be very bright and earned his way into the magnet program. However, peers and his social circle did not support his academic aspirations. He later tried to attend Charles H. Milby, Jones, and ended up enrolled at George I. Sanchez High School in 1993. About a year later he dropped out of high school to work full-time and help support his family. Day after day he watched the attorneys and other professionals working in the Chevron tower downtown as he cleaned the building, knowing he had the potential to do more. He enrolled in GED classes at G.I. Sanchez and after passing the test was recruited to be part of the Americorps' National Service program. In 1995, Eduardo and Cynthia met while teaching English-as-a-Second Language (ESL), Citizenship, and GED classes at AAMA-Adelante. After completing a year of community service they were granted an educational award and were encouraged to enroll at Houston Community College-Southeast Campus. Both were accepted to Texas A&M University and the University of Houston-Central. Eduardo earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and Cynthia earned her Bachelor of Science degree and later her MBA in 2007. Currently, Eduardo is working for Harris County Juvenile Probation Department and Cynthia is an Employment Counselor for the Texas Workforce Commission.
Although, their academic challenges and support systems differed. Without programs like Americorps', organizations like AAMA, and mentors to offer motivation, the future may not have been what it is today. IFA inspires "high-risk" students, high school drop-outs,and non-traditional adult students to return to school and pursue a college degree. |
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Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 July 2010 03:54 |
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Is there someone who can proofread my essays? |
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Written by Admin
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 09:54 |
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IFA takes pride in attending community youth events and listening to student needs’. It has come to our attention that students writing college entrance and competitive scholarship essays would greatly benefit from having someone to proofread their work before submission.
Beginning March 16, 2009, IFA will provide a free proofreading service for essays that meet the eligible criteria.
The criteria includes:
· Essays must be completed to gain entrance into an institution leading to a college degree.
· Essays must be completed as part of a scholarship application to attend an accredited college institution.
Proofreading will consist of spelling and grammatical errors. Feedback on content will also be provided.
Services will be conducted by Jennifer D. Torres.
If you would like to have an essay proofread, please email attachment to jtorres.ifa@gmail.com with
(1) the purpose of the essay,
(2) the subject, and
(3) the deadline date for submission.
*Please allow five days for proofreading services. IFA can not guarantee service with less than 24 hour notice. |
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Last Updated on Friday, 15 May 2009 19:50 |
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Written by Admin
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Wednesday, 20 August 2008 10:11 |
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IFA is a nonprofit that operates solely on individual and business donations, community grants, and the hard work of our dedicated volunteers.
-IRS status
Initiatives for All received 501(c) (3) status from the Internal Revenue Service, all donations are tax-deductible.
-Donations (PayPal)
IFA is a charity that depends on your generosity to remain in business for the benefit of the Houston community. All donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you.
Special Thanks to:
Carlos Garcia Realty |
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Last Updated on Sunday, 20 September 2009 05:33 |
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