Sherrie-Ann Gordon Foundation
Tue, 03 Dec
|Englewood
GIVING TUESDAY FUNDRAISER
Time & Location
03-Dec-2024, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Englewood, 36 N Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631, USA
About the event
The Sherrie-Ann Gordon Foundation was born out of a profound commitment to lift up young Black students who dare to dream big in spaces that were never designed with them in mind. We are a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the crucial financial, emotional, and social support that these brilliant and determined students need to not just survive but to truly thrive in the elite world of boarding schools.
The reality is stark: the average tuition for a New England boarding school is around $67,000 per year—a figure that can seem unfathomable for high school tuition. For many, this isn't just a number; it's a daily reminder of the sacrifices made just to be there. It’s the quiet burden of feeling out of place in an environment of privilege, of watching others participate in activities and opportunities that remain just out of reach.
The Sherrie-Ann Gordon Foundation exists to bridge…