Melissa has applied to attend SNFI Core Public Forum Program this summer and is raising funds for her program fees. Can you help?
Melissa
Melissa
Interest:
Business & Law
Grade:
9th
School:
Valor Academy Charter High School
Location:
Panorama, CA
Successfully funded on June 23rd, 2015!
Fully funded!
$2,300 raised
$0 to go
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Melissa
Melissa's Story

My passion is standing up for what I believe in.

"Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see the full staircase" -Martin Luther King Jr. This means that when not many people believe in what you believe, you must pursue your beliefs and have confidence that it will lead you in the correct direction.

My passion has always been to stand up for what I believe in. I truly believe that Core Public Forum will help me develop debating skills that will improve me as a student and a citizen of the United States. Human rights violations are occurring everyday and everywhere, both in our country and on foreign soil. I would love to be the voice that stands up for those who have lost faith in our system. I would love to reinstate the constitution rights both in violation occurrences and when a citizen believes they have lost their voice.

Jennifer
A Note from Ms. Anaya, Melissa's Teacher

"Melissa is an excellent candidate for Wishbone and the Core Public Forum for various reasons. Core Public Forum is the perfect program for Melissa, as she is highly passionate about studying law in the future and advocating for peace and rights for all. Melissa has expressed her vigorous desire to expand her horizons and go outside of her community to learn and reach her aspirations. By being accepted into this program, Melissa herself will not only be closer to her dreams, she will also be an inspiration for many students who have similar motivation."

Campaign Activity
Melissa
Melissa posted an update
September 11
I had a great time at Stanford University, my life changing summer

Thank you for helping me attending public forum at Stanford University, I had an amazing time ! I learned and developed new debating skills I hadn't had before. Also, I will now be a part of the founding debate team at my school. This amazing experience changed my life! Also, I networked and was a part of the diverse community of the camp. Once again, thank you for allowing me to have this amazing opportunity!

Melissa
Melissa posted an update
August 7
Glad to be at Stanford University, My Amazing Experience in Public Forum Camp

Thank you again for donating. I'm having an amazing time in Core Public Forum; the community is very diverse. The campus is beautiful and classes here are so rigorous, I am learning a lot! I'm very glad that I'm here and my knowledge is expanding by the minute. Again, thank you for donating and allowing me to be one step closer to my future success!

Stanford University
Stanford University
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Melissa
Melissa posted an update
March 30
I'm Thrilled for Core Public Forum, my revealing summer at Stanford

I am very excited for this new opportunity that I have gained. I am thrilled to see the beautiful campus of Stanford University. It is my honor to be attending classes at a very prestigious university. I am so glad be a part of the diverse community of Wishbone and everything it has to offer.

I truly can't wait for this summer and everything I will learn. I'm excited for the new knowledge that will be given to me. I am most thrilled about how I will incorporate this new knowledge into my own community. I'd love to see the new learning strategies that will be given to me. Again, thank you, I am thrilled for Core Public Forum, my revealing summer at Stanford!

Stanford University
Stanford University
Success! Ms. Anaya helped Melissa raise $2,300
June 23
Veronica Chavez donated $25
June 23

I'm so proud of you!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $25

Nicole Duran-White donated $50
June 23

Congratulations on this opportunity! I'm so proud of you!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Kimberly Vawter donated $50
June 16

Mel, you are such an incredible young lady. Your spirit is strong and I wish you so much success in all of your future endeavors! I look forward to watching you walk that HS graduation stage soon! Know I am always just a text, phone call or email away if you need anything at all!
PS. YOU STILL OWE ME A LUNCHDATE! =)

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Anonymous donated $15
June 15

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $15

Anonymous donated $400
June 8

Enjoy Stanford. Keep up the good work!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $400

Hrag Hamalian donated $50
June 5

You rock.

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $50

Anonymous donated $100
June 5

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $100

Alexia Downs donated $20
June 3

Melissa, you inspire me everyday with your commitment and passion. I wish you all the best this summer!

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $20

Jennifer Anaya donated $20
June 3

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $20

Stanford National Forensic Institute
Stanford National Forensic Institute donated $700
June 3
Sara Broderick donated $20
June 3

An Anonymous Donor matched this donation with $20

Anonymous donated $100
June 1
Jennifer
Ms. Anaya started this campaign
June 1
Melissa
Melissa was accepted into Wishbone!
February 20