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O Wines was established in 2006 by Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson. Our Mission: fund scholarships for underprivileged young girls. Our Vision: establish a local Academy for motivated young girls otherwise unable to realize their dream of a higher education. Our Goals: donate a portion of the proceeds from O Wines to fund scholarships and build their dreams. Our Dream: stop the cycle of abuse of women who were not afforded the privilege of higher education due to their economic circumstances. O Please help us to educate, motivate, and give our young girls the confidence and opportunity they deserve to succeed through knowledge! | ||
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Kathy and Stacy are so pleased to introduce to the world 18 year old Angel Paullin, the FIRST ‘Opportunity for Success Scholarship’ recipient! Our partners at the College Success Foundation selected Angel based on our established scholarship criteria. CRITERIA: 1) must be US citizen, 2) must maintain a 2.75 GPA at senior year (state law), 3) must accept a mentor through the educational process (Stacy & Kathy are mentoring Angel) 4) no pregnancies, 5) no drugs or trouble in school (if the child is having trouble with the educational aspect of school we will help with tutoring), 6) the family must fall within the established financial need guidelines, 7) young girls may apply for our scholarship as young as 11 years old. Our "Opportunity for Success Scholarship" is unique in that our girls can participate in education in any way they choose. Knowing every person is not cut out for a 4 year college education, the child receiving our scholarship has options. If she wants to go to a 4 - year university that is fine, if she wants a 2 - year degree - okay, if she wants to go to a trade school - it's great! We want these kids to know there's hope for "their" educational future. Everyone has different dreams - we want education to bring your dreams true. For more information on available scholarships and applications - please go to: www.collegesuccessfoundation.org Angel wrote in her application essay she had dreamed of becoming a medical doctor since the age of 12. She dreams of beginning a free-clinic for children in Rwanda some day. We at O Wines look forward to following Angel’s brilliant educational endeavors and career. Angel has been accepted at Northwest University in Kirkland. Stacy and Kathy will be mentoring Angel. CONGRATULATIONS ANGEL! YOU ARE OUR “O” ANGEL | ||
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July 22, 2008 - We meet the 1st scholarship recipient: Kathy, Angel Paullin & Stacy |
September 24, 2008 – Angel at Northwest University with her new college friends |
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Angel studying Physics in her dorm room |
Angel studying again at her favorite haunt ‘The Aere’ |
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Due to the support of our volunteers, distributor - Columbia Distributing, and all of YOU, O Wines funded a total of 4 Scholarships in their first year of operations! On December 10, 2008, owners, Stacy Lill and Kathy Johanson awarded a BIG check to their partners at the College Success Foundation. Three girls will be selected based on O Wines' criteria and presented to the owners in July, 2009. | ||
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Barry Goren, Deborah Wilds, Kathy Johanson, Stacy Lill, & Bob Craves - December 10, 2008 - presentation of "BIG" check in support of a total of 4 scholarships in 2008. |
Stacy, Angel Paullin, Kathy - Angel surprised our guests with a moving speech about how much her scholarship means to her - especially as she is the first in her family history to get the opportunity to go to college. First hand our guests were able to see how WE ALL are changing lives forever through education! |
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Thank YOU for YOUR support! www.owines.com |
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