You’re going to want to read this story all the way through.
What I’m about to tell you is so powerful and real, it will stay with you.
EVERY SINGLE WORD IS TRUE.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to read it.
Thank you.
Dear Friend,
She walked into her classroom on a Monday morning, clutching a small notebook that she held like it was her lifeline.
The notebook never left her hands.
Not in the cafeteria.
Not in the library.
Not even on the playground.
Her name is Aaliyah. She’s a 9th grader. She loves learning, but she was falling behind. Some days she didn’t want to show up at all. Without encouragement or recognition, her confidence was slipping.
But suddenly something changed..
Suddenly, Aaliyah wanted to come to class.
She stayed after to ask questions.
She started believing in herself again.
What exactly happened?
Then she earned her first reward through Fund Their Future, a program that gives students recognition and incentives for showing up and engaging in school.
That small reward changed everything.
Aaliyah’s story is not unique.
Across the country, millions of students struggle with absenteeism and lack motivation.
Chronic absenteeism is not just an attendance issue, but it is an equity issue that disproportionately affects low-income families and students of color.
Every missed day is a lost opportunity, an opportunity to learn, grow, and build a future.
That’s why we launched Fund Their Future.
This campaign gives rewards to students who show up, participate, and engage. It motivates them to stay in school and take charge of their future. And today, I’m asking you to be the reason a student like Aaliyah keeps showing up.
Please consider this:
A $25 donation funds a week of rewards for a student, giving them a reason to attend school.
A $50 donation provides a month of recognition and encouragement, keeping students engaged and motivated.
A $100 donation equips classrooms with learning tools that make education possible.
A $250 donation sponsors a student for an entire semester, providing mentorship and ongoing incentives.
Every gift you give has an immediate impact. Your donation helps turn absenteeism into attendance, hesitation into confidence, and struggle into success.
The results speak for themselves:
30,000+ students re-engaged nationwide
Schools report up to 20% higher attendance for students in Knowlej programs
Donations are processed securely through Joy of Giving, a trusted partner for donor-advised funds and family foundations
We are here for students like Aaliyah 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
And thanks to caring donors like you, we are making a difference. But so much more needs to be done.
Can you help today?
Any donation you can give $15, $25, $50, or more will go directly to funding rewards that keep students in school, motivated, and engaged.
Your gift is safe, secure, and tax-deductible.
You will receive immediate confirmation and updates showing exactly how your donation is making a difference.
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Every day we wait, more students fall behind. Every gift counts. Your support today ensures that rewards reach students immediately, keeping them motivated all year.
Thank you for reading this letter. Thank you for caring. And please, keep these students in your thoughts—they need encouragement now more than ever.
In hope and gratitude,
Knowlej Foundation Team
