06/27/2007: "Volunteers Wanted For Dollars For Scholars"

Dollars For Scholars San Juan Island (DFSSJ) is a local 501-3c non profit organization. Their mission is to encourage students to become active in community service and to encourage students to pursue advanced training. They teach and encourage volunteerism by offering scholarships to local students who have completed 80 hours of approved volunteer work for local non profit organizations during their high school years.

The Board of Directors of DFSSJ wishes to thank the community and businesses for the ongoing support of their mission. Because of this support, they were able to give out 11 one thousand dollar scholarships this year.

DFSSJ is an all volunteer Board, and 100% of donations go directly to students. The Board also supports the community through fundraising events like our Murder Mystery Dinner, garage sale, Dining For Scholars and Bowling For Scholars.

On Saturday, June 30th the Board will have a planning session for next year. If you are interested in being involved as a DFSSJ volunteer, or in serving on our Board, please call 378-6473.

“If you think education is expensive, try ignorance”
Derek Bok, President Emeritus, Harvard University.