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Pay It Forward

“Pay it forward” is an expression for describing the beneficiary of a good deed repaying it to others instead of to the original benefactor. An easy turn of a phrase, yet such an important concept for those who come along after us. Officially known as the Randy A. Fisher Legacy Endowment Fund, the SSWAA Endowment accepts donations from current members, retired members, companies, foundations and other interested parties. These donations provide funding for activities that are separate from the SSWAA budget.  By including the SSWAA Endowment Fund in your current donations and/or your estate planning, you will provide opportunities for School Social Workers as well as new leaders in our profession. 

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Donations 

 

Make your TAX DEDUCTIBLE donation today!  

 

Donations are welcome from members, non-members, organizations, corporations, foundations, etc.

SSWAA Endowment fund mini-grant

Mini-Grants will be made available to Full and Premium members of SSWAA in good standing ranging in the amount from $100 - $500. The grant request may be fully or partially funded, depending on the funds available in the SSWAA Endowment as determined by the Endowment Board.

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Full and Premium Members are eligible to receive a Mini-Grant once in a two year period.

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Mini-Grant programs and materials must provide direct service to students and/or their families.  SSWAA will consider proposals which include but are not limited to:

  • Curriculum for counseling, classroom presentations and/or school wide programs.

  • Support of programs that strengthen your school social work services.

  • Support of parent/child development and family related programs.

Child Activity

We are excited to announce the 2024-25 Randy A. Fisher Legacy Endowment Fund Minigrant Program awardees! The Endowment received a record number of applications this cycle and is pleased to announce 8 school social workers have been awarded funds for new projects. We look forward to sharing more about each project at the 2025 SSWAA National Conference! 

Alexandria Camp, CO

Sara Duckery, VA

Stephanie Gregg, MO

Heidi Lucas, MN

Jocelyn Lee, TN

Melissa Huff, IL

Maria Worthen, VA

Michelle Baptista, RI

Endowment board

Endowment Board
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