@wishboneorg

A non-profit sending low-income high school students to after school and summer programs.

 San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, an…
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Joined August 2010
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Off she goes to @CampJewellYMCA!!! She’s so nervous, but overcame her fear and went anyway! Special thanks to @wishboneorg for making this possible and for @kitpc93 for calming her nerves! 🧡🧡 #proudteachermoment
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Here is Bianca and her roommate enjoying her week at @UConn Pre-College Summer Forensic Science camp exploring DNA! Can’t wait to see the skills & knowledge she brings back to HPHS. This wouldn’t be possible without @wishboneorg and @ctrisenetwork - thank you!!! 💙
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We are so proud of Saddadine and the 100+ RISE high school students pursuing their passions on college campuses and through @wishboneorg summer programs!
Hartford Public XC & Track@HPHS_TFXC29 Jul 2018
Rising Senior Sadadine Adam began his 9-day National Student Leadership Conference on Nursing at Yale today! Sadadine was born in Sudan, and his goal is to become a doctor so he can return to Sudan and help others. @ctrisenetwork @wishboneorg @HartfordSuper @HPSAthleticsCT
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Shahin just go back from his program at @Yale - check out what he has to say! "Meeting and interacting with people from all over the globe to discuss global affairs and international law with esteemed professors and lecturers was one of the most exciting experiences of my life."
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Check out what this rising sophomore built as his starter project at the @BlueStampEng camp through Wishbone! #Wishbone2018 ow.ly/Dd8A30kLJjD

Matthew B - Starter Project

Matthew is a student at BlueStamp Engineering, a stem summer camp i...

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Thanks @lizmatthews729 for sharing this amazing moment from Elizabeth's summer program. We are proud of her, too! xitter.cf/lizmatthews729/status/…
Liz Matthews@lizmatthews72927 Jun 2018
After just graduating from HPHS, Elizabeth is completing her @wishboneorg summer camp at @Harvard and dissected a sheep’s heart today! So proud of this girl who has grown so much since 9th grade and worked so hard to chase her dreams! 💙
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Thanks to @wishboneorg! Go Elizabeth! #accessmatters xitter.cf/lizmatthews729/status/…
Liz Matthews@lizmatthews72927 Jun 2018
After just graduating from HPHS, Elizabeth is completing her @wishboneorg summer camp at @Harvard and dissected a sheep’s heart today! So proud of this girl who has grown so much since 9th grade and worked so hard to chase her dreams! 💙
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The numbers are in! The Wishbone Community made a huge impact - over $1,000,000 is directly supporting summer enrichment experiences, and more than 600 students were fully funded! Take a look at our infographic for more 2018 summer highlights.  bit.ly/2018Wishbone
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Do you know how @wishboneorg got our start? @kkellyjanus shares our story & the lessons it holds for other social startups in @HarvardBiz: hbr.org/2018/06/using-design…

Using Design Thinking to Help Nonprofits Fundraise

Fundraising is by far the biggest challenge for the social sector, with access to capital being a major concern for both nonprofits and social enterprises. The traditional advice is that organizati...

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"At the end of the three weeks, we had to produce a final project and I was chosen to be the director! ... Thank you for giving me the opportunity to experience something new and really get the feel of college life." #TBT to Sheirdan's summer at #Ithaca Summer College!
Have you ever voted for a charity? Now is the time try it! Wishbone has the chance to win $10,000 if you vote this weekend on Shared Nation! bit.ly/2J5BJat Sign up now and vote for Wishbone. Favorite us too for more awards!
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More than 110 students across the RISE Network will be attending outstanding programs to pursue their passions this summer. This morning, 30 Maloney HS students participated in an orientation to get ready to make the most of the experience. #studentagency cc: @wishboneorg
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200+ Students. 30+ Schools. $300k+ Raised. 500+ Donors. #California, you did it! It has been inspiring to watch this community come together to support our #Wishbone students this year! Thank you #CA!!!
Congratulations to the Class of #Wishbone2018! And thank you to each and every one of you who empowered them!
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.@wishboneorg sends low-income, high school students to high-quality summer programs, helping them to pursue their passions. Learn more and support their work! youtube.com/watch?v=WLl2vltK…
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1580+ New Yorkers rallied together to fully fund more than 220 #Wishbone students this year! #NYC - Thank you for your support!!
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This is it! Today is the LAST DAY you can help a specific #Wishbone2018 student experience the summer of his or her dreams! What are YOU most passionate about? Find a student who shares your passion and make a gift to empower him or her!
This young woman is only 225 dollars away from a Leadership training this summer, needs to be funded today! Let's do this #feminists #WomenInSTEM wishbone.org/campaigns/75541…
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There's ONE DAY left for you to support individual Wishbone students. This selection of young adults is almost funded. With a few dollars, you can get them past the finish line and make their day! Visit the Almost Funded Page here: ow.ly/UCFq30jXdaZ #SupportASummer
"I was always more interested in seeing how the toy was built and put together." Today is the LAST DAY for Kenson to raise funds to attend BlueStamp Engineering this summer. This is your chance to make a kid's day! Will you help? #Wishbone2018 ow.ly/4pdL30jPJrz
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