James Burke
Being a grandpa is more fun than working
I have a fond affection for the Kauffman Foundation (for entrepreneurs). They have some excellent programs for young and old entrepreneurs alike. I was browsing their site today and found this organization started by a young teacher concerned about students at risk.
http://wishbone.org/
Take a look and check back in with what you think. Essentially, it's an organization that "group funds" students-in-need with an extra curricular activity that has the potential to change their lives dramatically. It appears that administration costs for this program are approx. 10% of a student's overall request. After doing some brief checking around at other organizations, this seems to be very modest percentage.
I thought it would be fun perhaps, for a bunch of us to "gang up" on a particular student that appears to be limited in their chances of funding and help change a life.
What do you think?
JB
http://wishbone.org/
Take a look and check back in with what you think. Essentially, it's an organization that "group funds" students-in-need with an extra curricular activity that has the potential to change their lives dramatically. It appears that administration costs for this program are approx. 10% of a student's overall request. After doing some brief checking around at other organizations, this seems to be very modest percentage.
I thought it would be fun perhaps, for a bunch of us to "gang up" on a particular student that appears to be limited in their chances of funding and help change a life.
What do you think?
JB