Scholarship Funds
Be Present® Scholarships
It is important that money does not create a barrier to anyone attending a Be Present® event or program. We are committed to having participants that represent a broad spectrum of our diverse communities. All participants contribute to and benefit from these experiences. General donations and scholarship donations (including to one of the specific scholarship funds below) ensures equal access to Be Present’s programs. Your contribution is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Pam M. Dunn Scholarship Fund for Black Women and Girls
Be Present is pleased to establish this scholarship to honor the life of Pam Dunn. Pam was a treasured member of the Be Present community and a powerful presence in the lives of many people across generations. Through her work with Be Present, Pam brought deep care, humor, honesty, and love to the work of helping people connect more fully with themselves and one another.
For many years, Pam worked with young people, educators, families, and communities to create spaces where people could speak honestly, listen deeply, and feel less alone. She had a rare gift for meeting people exactly where they were. Pam also contributed to the work and curriculum of Be Present, Inc., bringing her gifts as a facilitator, teacher, learner, and community member to our shared practice.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "Pam M. Dunn Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
Diane “Kimmy” Brown Scholarship Fund
In honor and celebration of life lived fully and generously, Be Present® and the NYNJ Regional Organizing Core Group are proud to establish the Diane “Kimmy” Brown Scholarship Fund. Providing scholarship opportunities was one of Diane's passions. This scholarship fund provides financial support to young people, 23 years of age or less, to enable them to attend Be Present activities and trainings and join a community of diverse people committed to transforming the world, one voice at a time.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "Diane Kimmy Brown Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
IMA Scholarship Fund
In honor and celebration of the life and loving generous spirit of Ruth Ries, Be Present® and Noa Mohlabane are proud to establish the Ima Scholarship Fund (Ima is the Hebrew word for mother).
This scholarship fund provides financial support to anyone wishing to attend Be Present activities and trainings and join a community of diverse people committed to transforming the world, one voice at a time.
In order for funds to support as many people as possible to participate, scholarship awards will be partial. Support will be given for people to either contribute or raise at least part of the fee themselves whenever possible - and for scholarships to be allocated at the low end of our sliding scale.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "IMA Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
Anthony Quinn Jones Scholarship Fund
In honor and celebration of the caring life and loving spirit of Anthony Quinn Jones, Be Present® is proud to establish the Anthony Quinn Jones Scholarship Fund. This scholarship fund provides financial support to African American men and boys to attend Be Present® training events and join a community of diverse people committed to transforming the world, one voice at a time.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "Anthony Quinn Jones Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
Black & Female Scholarship Fund
In honor and celebration of the life and social justice work of Terry Boykins, first Co-Chair of the Board of Directors, Be Present® is proud to establish the Black & Female Scholarship Fund. This fund provides financial support for Black women and girls to receive leadership training in the Be Present Empowerment Model®.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "Black & Female Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
Education Initiative Scholarship Fund
Effective Achievement and Equity In Education Initiative: Youth-Adult Partnerships in Action, a five year initiative that engages all levels of the education ecosystem (students, parents/caregivers, teachers, administrators and youth) in collaboration to address the barriers to access and inclusive participation.
To donate to this Fund, scroll to the bottom of this page, click the "Donate Now" button, select the amount to donate and frequency, then select "Other" and enter "Education Initiative Scholarship Fund" in the text box.
