LaunchNW

In a galaxy full of stars, none shine so bright as the students we serve. As we reflect during this season of gratitude, we want to sincerely thank our LaunchNW community. You help us make the impossible possible for those who need it most.

Although he's studying to become an interior designer and architect, Promise Scholar Mohammed Sulieman showed us that he knows about building community, too. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/ekUczwxh

BREAKING: Astounding new research shows unprecedented findings. Studies show a direct correlation between completing your FAFSA and getting the money you need to fund your education-- a completely unexpected outcome after years of research. However, researchers were further floored by another twist in the data. Trends showed that completing additional FAFSAs in the same aid year provides minimal change in these financial gains, suggesting that students need only submit one (1) FAFSA to reap the benefits. This shocking revelation shook even seasoned veterans of the LaunchNW team. "Someone online told us the FAFSA was a waste of time, " says Jeff Lenberger, financial guru and Controller at LaunchNW. "Now, we can confidently say the first submission wasn't-- but after the eighth or so application, I began to note some diminishing returns." For more expert financial insight, be sure to follow us @launchnw. . . . (Note: This is not a real study, nor are we providing legitimate financial advice. That said: do your FAFSA!)

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All It Takes Is One. Our community mentoring/volunteering initiative connecting YOU with best-fit opportunities to make an impact in the community.

Autumn is a time for celebration and gratitude. We are grateful for all of our wonderful donors and partners whose support enables us to help students walk their best path from birth to career attainment. . . . . ARTIST CREDIT: Artwork sourced from Canva, provided by the wonderful artists Chonnieartwork and foxyimage.

Hundreds of high school seniors from across the region attended our Senior Summit. With informative workshops and motivating speeches, we celebrated our students and prepared them for their bright futures. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dcVErw-T

Got mentors? Our Mpower Peer Mentoring Training was a great success. Thank you to all the students who came ready to learn and grow in their journey as a mentor.

350+ students. 3 hours. And 1 goal: Get ready for post-high school. Keep a look out for our Senior Summit story coming soon.

Things are getting spooky around here, and it's not just because of midterms. We at LaunchNW are eternally proud of our students-- especially those studying late in spite of things that go bump in the night.