Northwest Dollars for Scholars News and Events

 

Welcome New Regional Director Kristen Schriver

Northwest Dollars for Scholars is pleased to announce that Kristen Schriver has joined the organization as Regional Director.

Schriver joined the organization on July 6. She will be responsible for managing and expanding the operations and programs of the Northwest Region, through fundraising, marketing and supporting community-based Dollars for Scholars chapters. In addition, she will work to ensure growth of Chapters and Collegiate Partners in Washington and Oregon.

Schriver has a Bachelors Degree in English and a Masters in Psychology. Her experiences include a strong history of work with volunteers, marketing strategies, and non-profit leadership, including founding the Seattle Chapter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

"We're thrilled to add Kristen to our staff on the ground in the northwest region," said Lauren Segal, President and CEO, Scholarship America. "Her background will be an asset to both the Northwest Dollars for Scholars region and the Dollars for Scholars program as a whole, and assure that more Washington and Oregon students receive support to achieve their dreams for education beyond high school."

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Northwest Dollars for Scholars is now accepting donations from donated cars via RFCC's Cash for Cars Services as well! To turn your used or junk vehicle into a gift to Northwest Dollars for Scholars, just visit cashforcarsservices.com or call 206-440-7200.

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The Spring 2010 NWDS Newsletter is now available. This issue has details on the 2010 Light the Fire for Education event, a look at 2009's successes, a farewell from retiring executive director Rick Millerick -- and more. Check it out here, and sign up for our mailing list above to make sure you don't miss an issue.

 

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