Wily Shines a Light on Scholars
Join Wily in supporting Scholars as they navigate college and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We all need lighthouses in our lives – a lighthouse to guide us, to truly see us and celebrate us as individuals. Wily Scholars need you, particularly now as we weather this storm.
Goal $200,000 by Dec 31, 2020
Rodolfo Chaparro and Katherine DePasquale, Be the Light Co-Chairs, launch the campaign with a $50,000 match.
Wily Shines a Light on:
Housing (rent) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$800/month
Monthly bills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $250/month
Food security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$150/week
Mental health services . . . . . . . $100/month
Internet access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50/month
Housing (rent) – $800/month
Monthly bills – $250/month
Food security – $150/week
Internet access – $50/month
Mental health – $100/month
“I think we often underestimate the importance in a young person’s like of having even just one adult who cares – a lighthouse – someone who provides structure and stability, and a safe place. The Wily Network is a lighthouse. The lighthouse sees you, the difficulty of the storm before you, and the way through it.”
-Steve Permberton
Wily advisory council member and author of A Chance in the World
We hope you were able to join us for our inspiring virtual event – Wily Shines a Light on Gratitude – which premiered on December 3, 2020. If you missed it, you can still watch the on-demand video.
We hope you were able to join us for our inspiring virtual event – Wily Shines a Light on Gratitude – which premiered on December 3, 2020. If you missed it, you can still watch the on-demand video.
“When you don’t have a stable home or family, everything feels impossible. You are often one step away from eviction – or one missed paycheck or illness away from making a choice between toilet paper or food. Getting into college is just the first step in what can seem like a never-ending series of hardships. Food and clothing and housing are just the minimum, and when those are difficult to maintain, the things students really need often fall by the wayside. I know because I lived it. The Wily Network is a game-changer.”
-Katherine DePasquale
Be the Light Campaign Co-Chair
Wily Shines a Light on Volunteers
Want to learn more about how to get involved, visit our volunteer page for details!